US Popularity:24929
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Big boy, eldest son; Strong; Heroic; Abundance
Give baby a name that will perfectly match their big personality! Taro is a beautiful boy’s name of Japanese origin. Meaning “big boy” or “eldest son,” this option would be an apt choice if baby is the first child to be welcomed into your family. Depending on the kanji characters used to spell this name, Taro can have multiple different meanings, which include “strong,” “heroic,” or “abundance,” among others. Some famous namesakes who share this moniker include light novelist and screenwriter Taro Achi, and video game director Yoko Taro.

How Popular Is The Name Taro?

U.S. Births

Overall:Taro is currently #24929 in U.S. births
Boy:Taro is currently #12144 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#12144
in 2024
+ 1753
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

Search Baby Boy Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter