Taft
TAFT
Popularity
#9727
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
1,534
Peak Year
#62 in 1908
First Recorded
1907
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a homestead or enclosure.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
William Howard Taft
27th President of the United States
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