Tau
Meaning
Lion; also the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
Origin
African
Pronunciation
/taʊ/
Traits associated with the name Tau:
Dogs named Tau tend to be loving, affectionate, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Tau?
That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Tau is an unusual name for a dog, and it suggests that you like to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
Is Tau a good dog name?
Tau is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Tau isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Tau is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Tau was, in the past month, the 5682nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Tau is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Tau was viewed 38 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Tau's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Tau is most adored in Wisconsin, Oregon and District of Columbia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, New Jersey and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Tau.
Tau is found in these categories:
nerdy
Derived from mathematical constant, appealing to science and math enthusiasts.
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