Sumo

Unisex

Meaning

a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/ˈsuːmoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Sumo:

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

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

Naming your dog Sumo suggests that you have an appreciation for the Japanese martial art of the same name. It could also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Sumo a good dog name?

Sumo 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. Sumo 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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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
1,002
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sumo was, in the past month, the 709th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Sumo 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, Sumo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sumo is most adored in Massachusetts, Nevada and Minnesota.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sumo:

  1. Akita Breed
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Pug
  5. Boxer

Sumo is found in these categories:

fat dog names
fat

Sumo wrestlers are big, strong, and round, just like chunky pups!

unique dog names
unique

Drawing inspiration from Japanese wrestling, it's humorously hefty!

funny dog names
funny

This moniker humorously references a hefty Japanese wrestling sport.

big dog names
big

Sumo wrestlers are hefty and strong, just like large pooches!

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Sumo dog name meaning

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