Ebenezer
Meaning
Means "stone of help" in Hebrew. This was the name of a monument erected by Samuel in the Old Testament. Charles Dickens used it for the miserly character Ebenezer Scrooge in his novel A Christmas Carol (1843).
Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
/ɪˈbiːnɪzər/
Traits associated with the name Ebenezer:
Dogs named Ebenezer tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Ebenezer?
Naming your dog Ebenezer suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Ebenezer is a character from Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name.
Is Ebenezer a good dog name?
Ebenezer has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Ebenezer 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
Ebenezer is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Ebenezer was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Ebenezer 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, Ebenezer was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Ebenezer's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Ebenezer is most adored in Kentucky, District of Columbia and Texas.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, New Jersey and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ebenezer.
Ebenezer is found in these categories:
winter
Associations with Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol" make it holiday-themed.
Dog names like Ebenezer:
February 02, 2022
Let us know what you think of Ebenezer as a dog name!