Taft - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Taft \t(a)-ft\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "homestead". Also possibly (Old English) "marsh; river". William Howard Taft was 26th President of the US and was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his retirement from politics.

Baby names that sound like Taft are Daivat, David, Davyd, Dafydd and Daffyd. Other similar baby names are Tait, Dart, Tad, Tadd, Tadi, Tayte, Tate, Taitt and Tavi.

Taft is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Taft. Click here to compare Taft with related baby names.