US Popularity:22742
Origin:African
Meaning:lion
With African origins, Tau is a gender-neutral name meaning “lion.” Tau is a simple yet instantly memorable name with a meaning that symbolizes strength and—wait for it—pride. Belonging to the Tswana and Bantu languages, this short and sweet name is popular in languages spoken by millions of people to this day. If you’re looking for a way to pay respects to your African roots while welcoming a new family member into your pride, Tau will help baby shake out their mane in no time.

Tau Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tau is currently #4183 on The Bump
Boy:Tau is currently #2798 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Tau is currently #2320 on The Bump Girl Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2018
#26285
in 2018
+ 4474
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
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