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Aaron: Meaning & Origin

Aaron is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “High mountain, exalted, or enlightened. In the Bible, Aaron was Moses's brother and the first high priest of Israel.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 16% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

AIR-un

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

84/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 16% of popular names.

Nicknames

RonRonnieA

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

↘ 33%

48

2010

32

Current

#35

Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

Aaron Michael
Aaron James
Aaron David
Aaron Paul

Famous Namesakes

Aaron Burr (3rd Vice President of the United States)
Aaron Rodgers (NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion)
Aaron Paul (Emmy-winning actor, Breaking Bad)
Aaron Copland (renowned American composer)
Aaron Judge (MLB home run champion)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Aaron

Aron

Variant of Aaron

Aeron

Variant of Aaron

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