Taro

Male

Meaning

large son

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/tɑːroʊ/

Traits associated with the name Taro:

Taro has an exotic sound to it, representing an owner that likes to think outside of the box.

Dogs named Taro tend to be loving, loyal, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Taro?

Naming your dog Taro suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and may have a fondness for traditional Japanese names.

Is Taro a good dog name?

Taro has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Taro isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,366
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
921
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Taro is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Taro was, in the past month, the 2054th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Taro is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Taro was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Taro's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Taro is most adored in Illinois, California and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Dakota, Arizona and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Taro.

Most popular breeds named Taro:

  1. Shiba Inu
  2. Akita Breed
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Siberian Husky

Taro is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Common first name in Japan and a type of root vegetable.

Dog names like Taro:

great radiance, shine
genius leader, hero
large first son
warrior hero
wise
God Is Good
Taro dog name meaning

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