Boy Name
Taurus
Taurus means “Bull”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Taurus — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Bull", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Tarus is on your shortlist, Taurus belongs in the same conversation.
Taurus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bull
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Taurus as T·A·U·R·U·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Taurus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Taurus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Taurusa, Tauruse, Taurusy, Tauru.
- Nicknames: Tau and T.
- Middle names: Pair Taurus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Taurus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tarus, Tyrus, Tarik, Tariq, Tarek — full picks on the sibling names for Taurus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Taurus? Browse our names like Taurus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Taurus
What does the name Taurus mean?
Taurus means "Bull". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Taurus is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Taurus?
The exact origin of Taurus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Taurus?
Taurus has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Taurus a boy's or girl's name?
Taurus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Taurus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Taurus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Taurus?
Names that share Taurus's sound and style include Tarus, Tyrus, Tarik, Tariq, Tarek.
What middle names pair well with Taurus?
Good middle-name fits for Taurus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Taurus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Taurus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Taurus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Taurus share its rhythm without rhyming — Tarus, Tyrus, Tarik all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.