Sherlock

Sherlock has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sherlock 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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Sherlock is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Sherlock was, in the past month, the 2257th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sherlock 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, Sherlock was viewed 64 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Sherlock is most adored in Maine, Delaware and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Mexico and North Carolina.

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

Most popular breeds named Sherlock:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Basset Hound
3. German Shepherd
4. Beagle
5. Shetland Sheepdog

• A dog named Sherlock played a role in the movie Sherlock: Undercover Dog.
• A hound named Sherlock featured in the television show Sherlock Hound .

Sherlock is found in these categories:

british

Famous detective character from British literature, symbolizes keen observation.

spooky

The name is associated with mystery and intrigue, often linked to eerie detective stories.

curious

He's a detective, always sniffing out clues and solving backyard mysteries!