Harvard
Meaning
a guard in the army
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrvərd/
Traits associated with the name Harvard:
Dogs named Harvard tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Harvard?
It suggests that you have a great appreciation for education and knowledge, and that you value intelligence and success.
Is Harvard a good dog name?
Harvard has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Harvard 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
Harvard is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Harvard was, in the past month, the 3640th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Harvard is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Harvard was viewed 30 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Harvard's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Harvard is most adored in Texas, Arizona and Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Arkansas and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Harvard.
Harvard is found in these categories:
military
Associations with the prestigious ROTC program give it a disciplined, authoritative connotation.
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