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Taurus

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Pronounced TOR-us /ˈtɔr.əs/High

Meaning: From the Latin taurus, 'a bull' — the name of the zodiac constellation/sign; a word/zodiac-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A bull: Taurus is a Latin zodiac word-name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'TOR-us').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin taurus, 'a bull' — the name of the zodiac constellation/sign; a word/zodiac-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8228 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,979

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

Taurus comes from the Latin taurus, 'a bull' — the name of the zodiac constellation/sign; a word/zodiac-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'TOR-us').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern zodiac word-name. Rare, a-bull at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Taurus means 'a bull' in Latin — the name of the zodiac constellation — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'TOR-us').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Taurus — zodiac word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taurus mean?

Taurus is Latin for 'a bull' — the zodiac constellation. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Taurus?

It's said TOR-us /ˈtɔr.əs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taurus a boy or girl name?

Taurus is a boy's name.

How popular is Taurus?

Taurus is a very rare name in the U.S.