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Gambit

Gambit ranks #697 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 7 places, 51 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #1,816 for cats.
Gambit's popularity trend

Gambit's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.003%0.005%0.008%0.01%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
51
across 7 places
Popularity rank
#697
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+405
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Gambit mean?
/ˈɡæmbɪt/2 syllables

Gambit is also an everyday word (noun): “An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Gambit shows up

Gambit's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%

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