Dewey

Dewey has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dewey isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Dewey was, in the past month, the 2161st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dewey 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, Dewey was viewed 85 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Dewey is most adored in Alaska, Montana and New Hampshire.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.

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

Most popular breeds named Dewey:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. American Pitbull Terrier
3. Chihuahua
4. Golden Retriever
5. Pomeranian

• A irish terrier named Dewey played a role in the movie Firehouse Dog.

Dewey is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popularized in the 19th century, it echoes Dewey Decimal System nostalgia.