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Yaron

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-ron /ˈjɑː.rɒn/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew, from the root r-n-n ('to sing out, to rejoice') — 'he will sing' or 'he will rejoice'. A well-established modern Israeli name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A joyful Hebrew name: Yaron means 'he will sing, he will rejoice' (said 'YAH-ron').
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHebrew, from the root r-n-n ('to sing out, to rejoice') — 'he will sing' or 'he will rejoice'. A well-established modern Israeli name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14108 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419672023

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

Yaron is built on the Hebrew root r-n-n, 'to sing, to shout for joy', a word that runs through the Psalms. It became a favorite given name in modern Israel, bright and hopeful in sound and sense (said 'YAH-ron').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mostly by Jewish and Israeli-American families. Rare, joyful, and rooted.

Did you know? The root behind Yaron is the Hebrew verb for singing out in joy — so the name reads almost as a promise: he will rejoice. It is common in Israel today, which we note (said 'YAH-ron').
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Yaron — Hebrew root r-n-n, 'to sing, rejoice'; modern Israeli name

Variations

YaroneJaron

Nicknames

YariRon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaron mean?

Yaron is Hebrew for 'he will sing' or 'he will rejoice'.

How do you pronounce Yaron?

It's said YAH-ron /ˈjɑː.rɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yaron a boy or girl name?

Yaron is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yaron?

Yaron is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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