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Aaran

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-un /ˈɛər.ən/Medium

Meaning: Usually a variant spelling of Aaron, a Hebrew name traditionally glossed 'exalted; mountain of strength.' It also reads as a plain double-a respelling. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh take on a classic: Aaran spells Aaron — 'exalted; mountain of strength' (said 'AIR-un'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningUsually a variant spelling of Aaron, a Hebrew name traditionally glossed 'exalted; mountain of strength.' It also reads as a plain double-a respelling. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12304 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aaran is most often a respelling of Aaron, the Hebrew name traditionally glossed 'exalted; mountain of strength,' though it also reads as a clean modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-un').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, against far heavier use of Aaron. Rare, respelled, and classic-adjacent.

Did you know? Aaran reads as a modern respelling of Aaron, the Hebrew name glossed 'exalted' — with a doubled-a twist. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-un').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Aaran — Respelling of Aaron; routes uncertain

Variations

AaronAranAaren

Nicknames

AriRonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaran mean?

Aaran usually spells Aaron, a Hebrew name glossed 'exalted; mountain of strength.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aaran?

It's said AIR-un /ˈɛər.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aaran a boy or girl name?

Aaran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aaran?

Aaran is rare for boys in the U.S., far behind the spelling Aaron.

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