Mott vs Taren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Taren

Boy #28,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rocky hill, outcropping"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,646
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar, Tare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mott Rank #28,455
Taren Rank #28,646

Mott is more popular, ranked #28455 vs #28646 for Taren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

Taren ___

  • Taren James
  • Taren William
  • Taren David
  • Taren Michael
  • Taren Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

If you choose Taren

Rhys Bryn Seren Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Taren more popular?

Mott is more popular, ranked #28455 compared to Taren at #28646 in the United States.

What do Mott and Taren mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Taren means "rocky hill, outcropping" (Welsh origin).

Are Mott and Taren boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Taren is primarily a boy name.

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