Gender: Male
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Great son or eldest son, First-born Male
Pronunciation: TAH-roh, /ˈtɑːroʊ/, T EH R OW
Popularity Rank: #36,377
Taro is a Japanese name that means 'great son' or 'eldest son'. It is a traditional name often given to the first-born son in a family.
The name Taro is of Japanese origin and means Great son or eldest son, First-born Male. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Taro is commonly found in Japan, United States of America, Malaysia, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TAH-roh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɑːroʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH R OW
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Taro is recorded 930 times globally, ranking it as the 36,377th most common name worldwide.
Taro is most prevalent in Japan, with 285 occurrences, making it the 194th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Taro is found among 1 in every 320 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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Japan | #194 | 1 : 320 |
United States of America | #22,316 | 1 : 26,219 |
Malaysia | #16,209 | 1 : 35,546 |
United Kingdom | #12,031 | 1 : 14,056 |
Italy | #22,626 | 1 : 32,848 |
France | #24,079 | 1 : 42,064 |
Hong Kong | #8,382 | 1 : 15,152 |
Netherlands | #11,224 | 1 : 14,052 |
Singapore | #10,301 | 1 : 22,599 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Taro from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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