At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eldest son (from 太郎, 'great/first' + 'son')
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TAH-roh
Taro is a Japanese boy's name meaning “eldest son (from 太郎, 'great/first' + 'son')”.
Meaning & Origin of Taro
Meaning: Eldest son (from 太郎, 'great/first' + 'son').
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Taro
TAH-rohIPA /ˈtɑːroʊ/
Popularity of Taro
● Peak: #2645 in 1919 · ● Latest: #12144 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–2024.
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