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Samwise

Samwise ranks #1,197 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 7 places, 25 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #599 among boy cat names.
Samwise's popularity trend

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

0.005%0.01%0.015%200720102016201920222025
Dogs in our data
25
across 7 places
Popularity rank
#1,197
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−197
2020 → 2025
Gender split
90% boys
10% girls90% boys
What does Samwise mean?
2 syllables

Pets named Samwise are usually named after Samwise Gamgee, Frodo's loyal companion in The Lord of the Rings.

Where Samwise shows up

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

Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Samwise

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