US Popularity Rank: 28496

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Big boy, eldest son; Strong; Heroic; Abundance

Give baby a name that will perfectly match their big personality! Taro is a beautiful boy’s name of Japanese origin. Meaning “big boy” or “eldest son,” this option would be an apt choice if baby is the first child to be welcomed into your family. Depending on the kanji characters used to spell this name, Taro can have multiple different meanings, which include “strong,” “heroic,” or “abundance,” among others. Some famous namesakes who share this moniker include light novelist and screenwriter Taro Achi, and video game director Yoko Taro.