Short form of Tassilo or Tazewell; or Tazmanian Devil.
Taz is primarily used as a modern diminutive. It often stems from the Germanic name Tassilo, meaning 'soft' or 'gentle,' or the English surname Tazewell. In popular culture, it is most strongly associated with the energetic Looney Tunes character.
Less common today
Taz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,737 in 1993.
Hyperactive cartoon character known as Taz · Looney Tunes
Actor known for the series One Piece
American singer and fashion designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
