Boy Name

Taro

"Japanese name traditionally for the eldest son; means 'big son' combining 'ta' (big) and 'ro' (son)."

Ranked #12144 for boys

About the Name Taro

Meaning

Japanese name traditionally for the eldest son; means 'big son' combining 'ta' (big) and 'ro' (son).

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#12144

Taro is a boy name of Japanese origin. The name means "Japanese name traditionally for the eldest son; means 'big son' combining 'ta' (big) and 'ro' (son)." and Currently ranked #12144 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with T or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

#14

1960

#48

1970

#35

1980

#78

1990

#87

2000

#56

2010

#11

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Taro

TY Taro Yamamoto (actor/politician)

Names Similar to Taro

Ichiro

Boy

Japanese name meaning 'first son,' from 'ichi' (one) and 'ro' (son/man).

Japanese #10250

Saburo

Boy

Third son; traditional Japanese name where sa/sab means three and buro/taro means son.