Columbo

Male

Meaning

Refers to the beloved television detective

Origin

Portuguese

Pronunciation

/kəˈlʌmboʊ/

Traits associated with the name Columbo:

Dogs named Columbo tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic television shows and a sense of humor.

Is Columbo a good dog name?

Columbo has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Columbo 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

3,885
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,910
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Columbo was, in the past month, the 3042nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Columbo 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, Columbo was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Columbo is most adored in Nevada, Arizona and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Nebraska and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Columbo:

  1. Basset Hound
  2. Beagle
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Lhasa Apso

Columbo is found in these categories:

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The detective show star loved sniffing out mysteries, just like pups!

Dog names like Columbo:

Chickpea
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Little man; manly.
Kingdom of castles
Little boy
Columbo dog name meaning

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