Mongo

Male

Meaning

Famous

Origin

Yoruba

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒŋɡoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Mongo:

Mongo has an exotic sound to it, representing an owner that likes to think outside of the box.

Dogs named Mongo tend to be loving, affectionate, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Mongo?

Naming your dog Mongo suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you are a fan of the movie Blazing Saddles, in which Mongo is a character.

Is Mongo a good dog name?

Mongo 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. Mongo 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

3,418
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
1,388
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

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

As of December 2024, Mongo 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, Mongo was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mongo is most adored in New York, California and Washington.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mongo:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Siberian Husky
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Chinese Shar-Pei

Mongo is found in these categories:

nerdy dog names
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A nod to MongoDB, a popular database among tech enthusiasts.

Dog names like Mongo:

Servant Of Mars, God Of War
Who Is Like God?
Soldier, or merciful
Mountain belonging to the ruler
Dead sea, or a stagnant lake
Descendant of a sea warrior
Mongo dog name meaning

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