Descartes

Male

Meaning

French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650)

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/dəˈkɑːrt/

Traits associated with the name Descartes:

Dogs named Descartes tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you are an intellectual person who is interested in philosophy and the works of the French philosopher René Descartes.

Is Descartes a good dog name?

Descartes has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Descartes 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

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Descartes was, in the past month, the 4840th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Descartes 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, Descartes was viewed 46 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Descartes is most adored in California, Georgia and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Virginia and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Descartes is found in these categories:

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