Taron

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-ron /ˈtɑ.rɑn/High

Meaning: Linked to Welsh Taran, 'thunder', or a modern Ta-/-ron coinage (Aaron echo); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Thunder, modern-styled: Taron echoes Welsh Taran, 'thunder', and the Ta-/-ron sound — bold, fresh, and a touch heroic (actor Taron Egerton). Strong and crisp.

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Origin MediumWelsh, American

MeaningLinked to Welsh Taran, 'thunder', or a modern Ta-/-ron coinage (Aaron echo); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4032 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,726

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

Taron is linked to Welsh Taran, 'thunder' (the Disney hero Taran of The Black Cauldron), and to a modern Ta-/-ron coinage echoing Aaron (routes layered, which we note). It has a bold, fresh feel.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, thunder-or-modern at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Actor Taron Egerton made this name familiar — it echoes Welsh Taran, 'thunder' (and the Disney hero Taran), as well as the popular -ron sound.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Taran — routes layered

Variations

TaranTarronTaryn

Nicknames

Tar

Famous Bearers

★Taron Egerton (1989-)
Welsh actor known for playing Elton John in Rocketman and the lead in the Kingsman films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taron mean?

Taron echoes Welsh Taran, 'thunder', and the modern -ron sound; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Taron?

It's said TAH-ron /ˈtɑ.rɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taron a boy or girl name?

Taron is a boy's name.

How popular is Taron?

Taron is a rare name in the U.S.