Taro
Fact sheet
- Name
- Taro
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The Japanese boy's name Taro (also Tarō) is interpreted as 'great son' or 'the firstborn'. This meaning derives from the Japanese characters ta (太), meaning 'big, thick', and rō (郎), which stands for 'son'. However, there are also various other Kanji combinations and meanings.
What does the name Taro mean?
The name Taro (also Tarō) means 'great son' or 'the firstborn' in Japanese, based on the characters ta (太) for 'big, thick' and rō (郎) for 'son'. Additionally, different combinations of Kanji and meanings are possible.
Where does the name Taro come from?
Taro is a male first name that originates from Japan and carries the meaning 'great son' or 'the firstborn'.
How do you pronounce Taro?
The name Taro is typically pronounced in German as 'Ta-ro' [ˈtaːʁo]. It consists of two syllables and flows harmoniously. The long A sound at the beginning conveys openness, while the rolled or aspirated r adds a gentle accent. The ending '-o' provides a rounded sound. Taro sounds clear and harmonious and radiates a calm presence.
Popularity
Taro enjoys great popularity in Germany, currently ranking 609th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Taro has been given as a first name about 590 times, placing it 789th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 889th. The global popularity and distribution of Taro are documented by its rankings in the name charts of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Roro / Ta / Tachan / Tao / Tari / Taron / Taronimus / To
Famous people
- Craig Taro Gold (American writer)
- Karl Taro Greenfeld (Japanese writer)
- Taro Araki (Japanese actor)
- Taro Chiezo (Japanese artist)
- Taro Daniel (Japanese tennis player)
- Taro Gomi (writer from Japan)
- Taro Goto (footballer from Japan)
- Taro Hakase (Japanese musician)
- Taro Hasegawa (Japanese footballer)
- Taro Ishida (Japanese actor)
- Taro Iwashiro (composer from Japan)
- Taro Katsura (former Prime Minister of Japan)
- Taro Kudo (composer from Japan)
- Taro Misaki (midfielder in the manga 'Captain Tsubasa')
- Taro Morishima (Japanese mathematician)
- Taro Okamoto (Japanese artist)
- Taro Sekiguchi (Japanese motorcycle racer)
- Taro Shigaki (Japanese actor)
- Taro Shoji (Japanese singer)
- Taro Sugahara (Japanese footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Taro
What does the name Taro mean?
The name Taro means 'great son' or 'the firstborn' in Japanese, based on the Kanji characters for 'great' and 'son'.
Where does the name Taro come from?
Taro is a traditional male first name from Japan, rooted in the Japanese language and script (Kanji).
How popular is the name Taro?
The popularity of the name Taro varies, but it remains a valued and commonly used name in Japan, especially for firstborns.