Napoleon

Napoleon has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Napoleon 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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Napoleon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Napoleon was, in the past month, the 746th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Napoleon 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, Napoleon was viewed 79 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Napoleon is most adored in Delaware, South Carolina and Florida.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Napoleon:

1. Chihuahua
2. Dachshund
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Miniature Pinscher
5. Shih Tzu

• A irish wolfhound named Napoleon appeared in the comic book Napoleon and Uncle Elby by Clifford McBride.
• A golden retriever named Napoleon played a role in the movie Napoleon.
• A bloodhound named Napoleon played a role in the movie The Aristocats.

Napoleon is found in these categories:

disney

He's named after a charming, adventurous bloodhound in "The Aristocats".

funny

Plays on historical figure's stature, referencing a small, ambitious canine.

old-fashioned

Hails from a bygone era, echoing the famed French emperor's reign.