Son of the priest
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac an t-Sagairt', this surname-turned-first-name historically denoted the son of a priest. While it originated as a patronymic surname in the Highlands, it has transitioned into a rare and rugged masculine given name.
Less common today
Taggart isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,151 in 2013.
The titular detective Chief Inspector · Taggart (TV series)
Protagonist and railroad executive · Atlas Shrugged
American businessman and son of politician Mitt Romney
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
