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Haroun

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-ROON /hɑˈrun/Medium

Meaning: Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophet in IslamMedium

In 30 seconds: Lofty and storied: Haroun is the Arabic Aaron — 'high, exalted' — a prophet in Islam and the great caliph Harun al-Rashid. Noble and historic.
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophet in Islam
U.S. rank (2025)#4766 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319882025

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

Haroun is the Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew Aharon, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' (the etymology is debated, which we note). A prophet (Aaron) in Islam and the storied caliph Harun al-Rashid bore it.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, exalted at the root, and historic.

Did you know? Caliph Harun al-Rashid ruled Baghdad's golden age and stars in the Arabian Nights — Haroun is his name, the Arabic form of Aaron, 'exalted'.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Harun — etymology debated

Variations

HarunHaroonAaron

Nicknames

Haro

Famous Bearers

  • ★Haroun Tazieff (1914-1998)
    Belgian-French volcanologist and author who popularized volcanology through books and films
  • ★Haroun Kabadi (1952-)
    Chadian politician who has served as President of the National Assembly of Chad

If you like Haroun…

Harun— a fellow spelling
Haroon— a companion spelling
Ayoub— a fellow Quranic prophet-name
Yusuf— another beloved prophet-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haroun mean?

Haroun is the Arabic Aaron, often read 'high, exalted'; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Haroun?

It's said hah-ROON /hɑˈrun/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Haroun a boy or girl name?

Haroun is a boy's name.

How popular is Haroun?

Haroun is a rare name in the U.S.

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