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Arryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-in /ˈɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted; a mountain of strength' (Hebrew Aaron) and the Scottish isle of Arran; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lofty; exalted; a mountain: Arryn spells Aaron/Arran. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHebrew, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted; a mountain of strength' (Hebrew Aaron) and the Scottish isle of Arran; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9957 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Arryn is a spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted; a mountain of strength' (Hebrew Aaron) and the Scottish isle of Arran; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'AIR-in').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by fantasy (the House Arryn). Rare in this spelling, lofty-and-exalted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arryn is a spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted' (Hebrew) and the Scottish isle of Arran — used for both sexes, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIR-in').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Arryn — Hebrew/Scottish; unisex; routes layered

Variations

AaronArranAryn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arryn mean?

Arryn spells Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted' (Hebrew) and the Scottish isle of Arran; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arryn?

It's said AIR-in /ˈɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arryn a boy or girl name?

Arryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Arryn?

Arryn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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