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Neo

Neo ranks #273 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 149 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #95 among boy cat names.
Neo's popularity trend

Neo's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2023.

0.01%0.02%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
149
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#273
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+187
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Neo mean?
2 syllablesOrigin: modern coinage

Neo comes from the Greek prefix neo-, meaning "new." It's also the name Thomas Anderson takes on in The Matrix films — a name whose letters rearrange into "One," a nod to his role as the story's chosen hero.

Short, sleek, and a little futuristic, Neo suits a pet who feels like a fresh start — sharp, alert, and ready for anything.

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

Where Neo shows up

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

ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Neo

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