Aeron

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Pronounced AIR-on /ˈɛər.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A Welsh name tied to the river Aeron and, by tradition, to Aeron, a figure linked to battle in early Welsh lore. The office chair shares the name by coincidence. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A Welsh nature-and-lore name: Aeron echoes the river Aeron (said 'AIR-on'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA Welsh name tied to the river Aeron and, by tradition, to Aeron, a figure linked to battle in early Welsh lore. The office chair shares the name by coincidence. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2023)#8274 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aeron draws on the Welsh river Aeron and an early battle-figure of Welsh tradition; readings vary, so we note the routes as uncertain. A short, airy Welsh name, rare in the U.S. (said 'AIR-on').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, Welsh, and airy.

Did you know? Aeron is a Welsh name tied to the river Aeron and to an old figure of battle in Welsh lore — an echo, not a fixed descent — a crisp, airy pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-on').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aeron — Welsh river Aeron; battle-figure echo; routes uncertain

Variations

AaronAerynAeron

Nicknames

AerRon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aeron mean?

Aeron is a Welsh name tied to the river Aeron and an old battle-figure of Welsh lore; readings vary, so routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aeron?

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

Is Aeron a boy or girl name?

Aeron is a boy's name.

How popular is Aeron?

Aeron is a rare name in the U.S.