Taro Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Taro Name at a Glance

Name	Taro
Meaning	Big boy.
Origin	Japanese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Taro Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Taro means “Big boy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Taro Name Origin

Our database records Taro under Japanese origin. Browse more Japanese baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Taro a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Taro is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Taro

When considering Taro for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.