The nameHarun
Harun is the Turkish and Arabic form of Aaron.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Aaron, brother of Moses, its origin is debated.
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Harun
Harun in France
870thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (50 births)
805babies named Harun in France since 1900
Harun was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 225 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Harun. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Harun in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 40 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Harun in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harun mean?
Like Aaron, brother of Moses, its origin is debated.
What is the origin of the name Harun?
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish.
Is Harun a girl's or a boy's name?
Harun is a boy's name.