Taro vs Varney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Norman British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,393
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Varn, Var

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Taro Rank #20,371
Varney Rank #20,393

Taro is more popular, ranked #20371 vs #20393 for Varney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Taro ___

No pairings available yet.

Varney ___

  • Varney James
  • Varney Hugh
  • Varney Thomas
  • Varney William
  • Varney Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Taro

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If you choose Varney

Percy Cecil Mabel Viola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taro or Varney more popular?

Taro is more popular, ranked #20371 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Taro and Varney mean?

Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin).

Are Taro and Varney boy or girl names?

Taro is primarily a boy name. Varney is primarily a boy name.

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