Bjorn
Meaning
Bear
Origin
Swedish
Pronunciation
/bjɔːrn/
Traits associated with the name Bjorn:
Dogs named Bjorn tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Bjorn?
That you have a fondness for Scandinavian culture and/or names. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name.
Is Bjorn a good dog name?
Bjorn is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Bjorn 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

Bjorn is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Bjorn was, in the past month, the 3443rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Bjorn is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Bjorn was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Bjorn's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Bjorn is most adored in Washington, New York and Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Arizona and Nebraska.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bjorn.
Most popular breeds named Bjorn:
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bjorn is found in these categories:
scandinavian
Means "bear" in Swedish and is a common male name.
animal
This Nordic moniker translates to "bear", a creature of canine kinship.
Dog names like Bjorn:

June 16, 2023
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