US Popularity Rank: 17116

Origin: Ukrainian

Meaning: Of Tarasios; Tarentum

Taras is a boy's name of mixed origin. Coming from Ukraine and Greece, baby will be well-rounded in their heritage calls. As a variant of Tarasios—coming from the Greek tradition—this name means "tarentum". A tarentum is a place of crossing, but typically meaning liminal spaces. This is a name of transformation and transition, ensuring that baby will feel comfortable no matter the shifts and tides.