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Hero

Hero ranks #389 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 14 places, 103 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #442 among boy cat names.
Hero's popularity trend

Hero's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2022.

0.005%0.01%0.015%0.02%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
103
across 14 places
Popularity rank
#389
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+12
2020 → 2025
Gender split
91% boys
9% girls91% boys
What does Hero mean?
/ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/2 syllablesOrigin: Ancient Greek

Hero comes from the Ancient Greek word "heros," used for a protector or warrior of extraordinary courage, and in mythology for demigods born of a mortal and a god. In English the word broadened over time to mean anyone admired for bravery or noble deeds.

Bold and a little larger-than-life, Hero fits a pet with an outsized personality — the kind who struts in like they already know they're the main character.

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

Where Hero shows up

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

ProspectAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

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