Joy, gladness, or great
Taeo is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a modern variant of the Greek name Theo, meaning 'divine gift,' or derived from the Polynesian 'Teo,' meaning 'the great one.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Korean element 'Tae,' signifying greatness or joy.
Less common today
Taeo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,158 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
