What origin is the name Taro?

Taro comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Taro?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Taro — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Taro

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Taro

Taro

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Taro is a Japanese boy's name meaning "First-born male.".

Parents who choose Taro pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "First-born male.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

First-born male.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Taro

What does Taro mean?

Taro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "First-born male.".

How popular is Taro?

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