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Nero

Nero ranks #353 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 14 places, 117 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #347 among boy cat names.
Nero's popularity trend

Nero's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2019.

0.01%0.02%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
117
across 14 places
Popularity rank
#353
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−103
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Nero mean?
/ˈniːroʊ/2 syllablesOrigin: Latin

Nero was a genuine Roman name, most famously borne by the first-century emperor Nero, remembered for his tyranny and, according to legend, for fiddling while Rome burned. The name is generally traced to a Sabine word meaning 'strong' or 'valiant,' the root of the Roman family name Nero within the Claudian line.

Nero sounds sleek and commanding — a dramatic, slightly dark choice for a companion with real presence, especially one in a striking black coat.

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

Where Nero shows up

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

Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.2%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

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