Tao
tow
US Popularity:15105
Origin:Chinese
Other Origin(s):Vietnamese
Meaning:Ceramics, pottery; Pleased; Large waves; The way; Peach
Tao is a boy’s name of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. From a Mandarin surname, Tao has multiple meanings, such as “ceramics,” “pottery,” “pleased,” and “large waves.” A lively addition, your new baby is bound to make waves upon his arrival in your home. Tao also means “the way” and is rooted in Taoism, a philosophy that connects people and the world through harmony, this simple name can instil balance and peace in your little one. A common translation in both Chinese and Vietnamese is “peach,” giving the apple of your eye a sweet, solid, and fulfilling name.
How Popular Is The Name Tao?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tao is currently #4465 on The Bump
Boy:Tao is currently #2509 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tao is currently #15105 in U.S. births
Boy:Tao is currently #7222 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7222
in 2023
- 1395
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Tao, April 2021
Ancestry, Tao Family History
My China Roots, Tao Chinese Last Name Facts
WordSense Dictionary, Tao
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 293
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