Gizmo Pet Name
Gizmo is a popular cats name, meaning "Gadget, small device" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to male pets, with a modern, funny, pop culture style, ranked #146 among dog names and ranked #99 among cat names, across 2,357 pet records in our database.
Gizmo at a glance
How popular is Gizmo as a pet name?
Gizmo is a pet name in our database.
#146
Dog Name
#99
Cat Name
2,357
Pet Records
Gizmo pet name popularity over time
Is Gizmo a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Gizmo is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Gizmo more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Gizmo?
Based on the available breed data, Gizmo appears among:
What does the name Gizmo mean?
Gizmo means "Gadget, small device" and comes from English (Germanic).
The name is associated with modern, funny, pop culture, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Gizmo nicknames
What kind of pet name is Gizmo?
Gizmo fits these categories:
Name insights for Gizmo
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,357
Last updated
2026-09-18
Note: NYC Dog Licensing contributes 77% of the records for this name. Popularity rankings and breakdowns primarily reflect NYC Dog Licensing data.
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