Hero

Hero 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. Hero 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Hero was, in the past month, the 852nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hero 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, Hero was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Hero is most adored in Wisconsin, Hawaii and Rhode Island.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Hero:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Beagle
4. Pomeranian
5. Cocker Spaniel

Hero is found in these categories:

mythical

The name is associated with bravery and courage, traits often attributed to legendary or mythical figures.

greek

Derived from Greek mythology, representing a demigod or admired figure.