Poncho

Male

Meaning

a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Poncho:

Dogs named Poncho tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and fun names.

Is Poncho a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Poncho was, in the past month, the 856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Poncho 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, Poncho was viewed 116 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Poncho is most adored in Utah, Missouri and California.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Poncho:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chow Chow
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. Labrador Retriever

Famous dogs named Poncho:

  • comics icon A dog named Poncho appeared in the comic book Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan.

Poncho is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

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Poncho dog name meaning

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Poncho (New York, United States)
My name since 2015
May 16, 2023

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