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Harley Pet Name

Harley is a popular dogs name, meaning "Hare meadow, rocky meadow" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to male pets, with a classic, human, strong style, ranked #28 among dog names and ranked #182 among cat names, across 2,782 pet records in our database.

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Harley at a glance

MeaningHare meadow, rocky meadow
OriginEnglish
LanguageGermanic
StyleClassic, human, strong
Length6 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs

How popular is Harley as a pet name?

Harley is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#28

Dog Name

#182

Cat Name

2,782

Pet Records

Harley pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Harley a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female59%
Male41%

Harley is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Harley more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs44%
Cats2%
Other54%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Harley?

Based on the available breed data, Harley appears among:

Labrador Retriever (72)American Pit Bull Mix / Pit Bull Mix (68)German Shepherd Dog (65)Shih Tzu (59)Yorkshire Terrier (53)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (20)LAB MIX (17)GOLDEN RETRIEVER (14)
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What does the name Harley mean?

Harley means "Hare meadow, rocky meadow" and comes from English (Germanic).

The name is associated with classic, human, strong, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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Harley nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Harley?

Harley fits these categories:

Harley as a human name

Harley is also used as a human name. Ranked #66 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Harley

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Harley is a strong and friendly name that suits the sociable nature of Labradors.

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

2,782

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 209 recordsAustin Animal Center: 4 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,498 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 40 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,031 records
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