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Tarl

Male

« Tarl is a historic Scottish male given name derived from 'tarbh', Gaelic for 'bull'. »

#13714 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Tarl is a name of Scottish origin and meaning. It is derived from the Scottish surname Tarbet, which itself comes from the Gaelic word "tarbh," meaning "bull." The name Tarl was popular among the Scottish people during the medieval period, but it has since become less common. There are no significant historical figures with the name Tarl, nor is there any notable events or traditions associated with this name. It is simply a unique and historic name of Scottish origin.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Tarl since 1880

Total births
166
Total since 1880
Peak year
1978
16 births
in 1992
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years