Taz

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAZZ /ˈtæz/High

Meaning: A modern short name — often a nickname (echoing the Tasmanian Devil 'Taz', or short for names like Tariq/Tasman); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Snappy and bold: Taz is a punchy short name — lively, energetic, and cool (the whirlwind Tasmanian Devil). Distinctive and fun.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern short name — often a nickname (echoing the Tasmanian Devil 'Taz', or short for names like Tariq/Tasman); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2025)#6103 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 525

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

Taz is a modern short name — often a nickname (made famous by the Looney Tunes Tasmanian Devil 'Taz', and used short for names like Tariq or Tasman; routes layered, which we flag). A punchy, energetic, distinctive name with no single fixed root.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-lively-short-name at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Taz is a snappy modern short name — famous from Looney Tunes' whirlwind Tasmanian Devil, and used as a nickname for names like Tariq or Tasman; lively and bold.

Overall data confidence 42%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

TazzTaze

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Taz…

Taj— a fellow short T- name

Tariq— a name it can shorten

Zane— a companion short modern name

Ace— another punchy short name

Explore names like Taz

By themeuncertain english arabic short-and-sweet

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Taz mean?

Taz is a modern short name (a nickname, echoing 'Taz' and names like Tariq); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Taz?

It's said TAZZ /ˈtæz/ — a single syllable.

Is Taz a boy or girl name?

Taz is a boy's name.

How popular is Taz?

Taz is a rare name in the U.S.