Harvey

Male

Meaning

Battle warrior

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑːvi/

Traits associated with the name Harvey:

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

Is Harvey a good dog name?

Harvey 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. Harvey 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Harvey was, in the past month, the 1065th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Harvey 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, Harvey was viewed 116 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Harvey is most adored in District of Columbia, Delaware and New Jersey.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Harvey:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Dachshund
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Jack Russell Terrier

Famous dogs named Harvey:

  • film icon A golden retriever named Harvey played a role in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Harvey is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes a friendly, lovable persona, reminiscent of the invisible rabbit film.

british dog names
british

Associated with a popular UK furniture retailer and a classic play.

superhero dog names
superhero

Derived from "battle worthy", it echoes comic book valor and courage.

nerdy dog names
nerdy

Draws inspiration from famous comic book genius, Harvey Dent.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1950s, this moniker harks back to a bygone era.

Dog names like Harvey:

Home ruler
Home ruler
Genuine, bold or brave
Son Of My Right Hand
From the people's meadow
The son of Hugh
Harvey dog name meaning

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Hailey (Otago, New Zealand)
My Schnauzers name is Harvey and I think the name is absolutely adorable. Harvey suits him so much and he is a very independent guy who just chills. Thanks for the info!!
April 08, 2022

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