Taft \t(a)-ft\ as a boy's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Taft is "homestead". Also possibly (Old English) "marsh; river". William Howard Taft was 26th American President and was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his retirement from politics.

Baby names that sound like Taft are Daivat, David, Davyd, Dafydd and Daffyd. Other similar baby names are Tait, Dart, Tad, Tadd, Tadi, Tayte, Tate, Taitt and Tavi.