The nameAron

Aron is a spelling of Aaron, the brother of Moses. It is common in Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Boy's name
Hebrew

Meaning

Aaron is of uncertain meaning, often linked to the Hebrew for "exalted" or "mountain".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In the Bible Aaron is the first high priest of Israel. The spelling Aron reached 292nd in England and Wales in 1996.

Famous people named Aron

Aron Ralston, climber
Aron Gunnarsson, footballer

Popularity of the name Aron

Aron in the United States

779thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2008peak year (427 births)

21,209babies named Aron in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aron was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 3,514 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Aron. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Aron in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 349 births a year.

Aron in the United Kingdom

557thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2016peak year (130 births)

2,801babies named Aron in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Aron was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,096 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Aron. Half of all babies named Aron in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 96 births a year on average, against 123 in the five years before.

Aron in France

393rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

2015peak year (165 births)

2,775babies named Aron in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aron in Belgium

274thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025

2022peak year (40 births)

882babies named Aron in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aron in Switzerland

86thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2021peak year (121 births)

1,673babies named Aron in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Aron in Austria

137thmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025

2023peak year (68 births)

828babies named Aron in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Aron in Norway

79thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025

2011peak year (148 births)

2,890babies named Aron in Norway since 1945

Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Sibling names for Aron

Names from the same generation as Aron, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aron mean?

Aaron is of uncertain meaning, often linked to the Hebrew for "exalted" or "mountain".

What is the origin of the name Aron?

Hebrew.

Is Aron a girl's or a boy's name?

Aron is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Aron?

In 2024, Aron was the 779th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 322 births.

What are good sibling names for Aron?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lea, Dalia, Noemi and Ivana for a sister, Sam, Reuben, Simeon and Noé for a brother.

Who are famous people named Aron?

Aron Ralston, climber; Aron Gunnarsson, footballer.