Gumbo

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

Gumbo was, in the past month, the 6459th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gumbo 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, Gumbo was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Gumbo is most adored in Kansas, Georgia and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Vermont, Oklahoma and California.

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

Most popular breeds named Gumbo:

1. American Staffordshire Terrier
2. Pomeranian
3. Rottweiler
4. Pug
5. Collie

• A dog named Gumbo appeared in the comic book Adam@home by Brian Basset, Rob Harrell.

Gumbo is found in these categories:

country

Gumbo is a popular Southern dish, reflecting rural, rustic charm often associated with canine names.

food

Named after a savory Louisiana stew, it's a tasty moniker for pups.