The nameAaron
Aaron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, borne by the brother of Moses. Its meaning is uncertain, often read as "exalted" or "mountain of strength".
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Meaning
Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon. Its meaning is uncertain: "exalted", "enlightened" and "mountain of strength" have been suggested, and an Egyptian origin is also possible.
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Aaron is the elder brother of Moses, his spokesman before Pharaoh, and the first high priest of Israel.
History
Aaron spread among Puritans, then became popular from the 1970s in the United States and Britain. It is also used in Ireland and in France.
Aaron in other languages
Aaron is spelled the same in English, French and German. It is Aronne in Italian, Aarón in Spanish, Arão in Portuguese, Aharon in Hebrew and Harun in Arabic.
Did you know?
- Aaron Copland won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 for his ballet Appalachian Spring.
- Aaron Sorkin won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Social Network.
Famous people named Aaron
- Aaron, brother of Moses
- Aaron Copland, composer
- Aaron Paul, actor
- Aaron Ramsey, footballer
Popularity of the name Aaron
Aaron in the United States
Aaron was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 139,797 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Aaron. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Aaron in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 4,664 births a year on average, against 6,641 in the five years before.
Aaron in the United Kingdom
Aaron was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 20,858 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Aaron. Half of all babies named Aaron in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 470 births a year on average, against 798 in the five years before.
Aaron in Ireland
Aaron in France
Aaron in Belgium
Aaron in Switzerland
Aaron in Austria
Aaron in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aaron
Names from the same generation as Aaron, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon. Its meaning is uncertain: "exalted", "enlightened" and "mountain of strength" have been suggested, and an Egyptian origin is also possible.
What is the origin of the name Aaron?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Aaron is the elder brother of Moses, his spokesman before Pharaoh, and the first high priest of Israel.
Is Aaron a girl's or a boy's name?
Aaron is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Aaron?
In 2024, Aaron was the 79th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,225 births.
What are the variants of the name Aaron?
Variants and related names of Aaron include Haroun.
What are good sibling names for Aaron?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Abigail, Elizabeth, Madeline and Victoria for a sister, Adam, Caleb, Isaiah and Samuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Aaron?
Aaron, brother of Moses; Aaron Copland, composer; Aaron Paul, actor; Aaron Ramsey, footballer.