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Zoe Pet Name

Zoe is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Life" and originating from Greek, most often given to female pets, with a classic, human style, ranked #55 among dog names and ranked #85 among cat names, across 2,639 pet records in our database.

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Zoe at a glance

MeaningLife
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
StyleClassic, human
Length3 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Zoe as a pet name?

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

#55

Dog Name

#85

Cat Name

2,639

Pet Records

Zoe pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Zoe a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female98%
Male2%

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

Is Zoe more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs34%
Cats6%
Other59%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Zoe?

Based on the available breed data, Zoe appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (136)Shih Tzu (73)Labrador Retriever (72)Maltese (50)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (50)Retriever, Labrador (11)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (10)Domestic Shorthair (9)
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What does the name Zoe mean?

Zoe means "Life" and comes from Greek.

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

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What kind of pet name is Zoe?

Zoe fits these categories:

Zoe as a human name

Zoe is also used as a human name. Ranked #24 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Zoe

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Friendly and energetic, matching the lively meaning of the name.

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

2,639

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 106 recordsAustin Animal Center: 7 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,562 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 60 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 904 records
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