Ben

Male

Meaning

Short Form Of Benjamin Or Benedict

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/bɛn/

Traits associated with the name Ben:

Ben has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Ben tend to be loving, good-natured, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ben?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you are a loyal and loving person, as dogs are often seen as a symbol of loyalty and unconditional love.

Is Ben a good dog name?

Ben is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Ben isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,766
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
255
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ben is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ben was, in the past month, the 1955th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ben is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ben was viewed 97 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ben's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ben is most adored in Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Iowa and Vermont.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ben.

Most popular breeds named Ben:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Chihuahua

Ben is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Commonly used in British English, often short for Benjamin.

Dog names like Ben:

Badger
Bank and train robber.
From The Brook/Stream
Birch tree meadow
Baker
Son Of My Right Hand
Ben dog name meaning

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