Poseidon

Male

Meaning

God of the sea in Greek mythology.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/poʊˈsiːdən/

Traits associated with the name Poseidon:

Dogs named Poseidon tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for mythology and a fondness for strong, powerful names. It may also suggest that you have a strong connection to the sea or a love of the outdoors.

Is Poseidon a good dog name?

Poseidon has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Poseidon 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'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Poseidon was, in the past month, the 5111th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Poseidon 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, Poseidon was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Poseidon is most adored in California, Illinois and Missouri.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Poseidon:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd

Poseidon is found in these categories:

mythical dog names
mythical

He's a Greek god of the sea, making the name mythical and powerful.

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