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Aaron

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Pronounced AIR-un /ΛˆΙ›r.Ι™n/High

Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strongMedium

In 30 seconds: A distinguished Hebrew name of uncertain origin β€” possibly 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' As brother of Moses in the Bible, Aaron has been a perennial English-speaking favorite since the Reformation.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHigh mountain; exalted; strong
U.S. rank (2025)#80 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births4,041 boys (0.24% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 614,411

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198918802025

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

Aaron appears in the Hebrew Bible as the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel. The precise etymology is disputed β€” proposed meanings include 'high mountain,' 'exalted,' 'strong,' and possibly an Egyptian loanword.

The name spread through Jewish and Christian tradition and became common in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation. It was a top-50 U.S. boys' name for much of the late 20th century.

Did you know? The exact meaning of Aaron is debated among scholars; some propose an Egyptian origin rather than Hebrew.

Variations

AronAharonHaroun

Nicknames

RonRonnie

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Aaron (Biblical) (dates uncertain)
    Elder brother of Moses and first High Priest of Israel in the Hebrew Bible.
  • β˜…Hank Aaron (1934–2021)
    American baseball player who held the MLB home run record for 33 years.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron is of Hebrew origin with a disputed meaning; it is most often interpreted as 'high mountain,' 'exalted,' or 'strong.'

How do you pronounce Aaron?

It is said AIR-un /ΛˆΙ›r.Ι™n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aaron a boy or girl name?

Aaron is predominantly a boy's name, though the spelling Erin is sometimes used for girls.

How popular is Aaron?

Aaron was a top-50 U.S. boys' name for much of the 1980s and 1990s and remains in the top 100 today.

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