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Taige

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAYG /ˈteɪɡ/Medium

Meaning: -aige spelling of Tadhg/Teague — from Irish Tadhg, 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard'Medium

In 30 seconds: A poet: Taige spells Tadhg/Teague — 'a poet; a philosopher'. Crisp, ancient, and warm (said 'TAYG').

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Origin MediumIrish

Meaning-aige spelling of Tadhg/Teague — from Irish Tadhg, 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard'

U.S. rank (2025)#6410 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taige is an -aige spelling of Tadhg/Teague — from the Irish Tadhg, 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard'. A beloved, ancient Irish name (borne by kings and chieftains; once so common that 'a Tadhg' came to mean 'an ordinary fellow'). A crisp, distinctive name (said 'TAYG').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-poet at the root, and ancient.

Did you know? Tadhg/Teague means 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard' in Irish (a beloved old Irish name, once so common 'a Tadhg' meant 'an ordinary man') — Taige is an -aige spelling, crisp and ancient (said 'TAYG').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Tadhg — root etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taige mean?

Taige spells Tadhg/Teague — Irish 'a poet; a philosopher, a bard'.

How do you pronounce Taige?

It's said TAYG /ˈteɪɡ/ — a single syllable.

Is Taige a boy or girl name?

Taige is a boy's name.

How popular is Taige?

Taige is a rare name in the U.S.