Tarzan
Fictional · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tarzan
Tarzan means "white skin" or "white ape" and derives from the Mangani language created by Edgar Rice Burroughs for his fictional ape characters in the Tarzan novels.
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Etymology
Tarzan means "white skin" or "white ape" and derives from the Mangani language created by Edgar Rice Burroughs for his fictional ape characters in the Tarzan novels. The name is primarily associated with Western popular culture through Burroughs' 1912 novel series and subsequent films, adaptations, and media, with no significant use in traditional cultures or religions.
Tarzan currently ranks #10,555 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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