Taras
Pronunciation: [ t-AHR-uhz ]
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Meaning & Origin
Taras is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AHR-uhz.
Parents who love the name Taras often also consider Demetricus, Ensley, Veryl .
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Taras first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 656 babies have been named Taras in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taras is past its peak , currently ranked #17,249 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,249
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Taras
Taras is a boy name .
Taras is currently ranked #17,249 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taras include Tar, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Taras include Taran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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