Aaron: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AIR-un · 2 syllables
Aaron means “exalted, strong”, from Hebrew.
From Latin Aaron, from Ancient Greek (Aaron), from Hebrew (Aharon), of unknown meaning, possibly meaning “bearer of martyrs”, or perhaps also, or instead, related to the Ancient Egyptian h rw (“warrior lion”), though it has been suggested to also mean “elevated”, “exalted” or “high mountain”. Doublet of Harun.
- Meaning
- exalted, strong
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AIR-un
- US rank (2025)
- #80
- US babies a year
- about 4,478 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Classic, Biblical
How popular is Aaron?
Aaron was the #80 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,058 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #80 |
| England & Wales | #120 |
| Scotland | #45 |
| Northern Ireland | #93 |
| Ireland | #74 |
| France | #21 |
| Norway | #334 |
| Canada | #114 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Aaron?
Half of US adults named Aaron are older than 39; most are between 20 and 60. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Aaron
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Aaron have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Aaron
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Aaron
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron means “exalted, strong”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Aaron?
Aaron is pronounced AIR-un.
How popular is the name Aaron?
Aaron was the #80 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,058 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Aaron?
Half of US adults named Aaron are older than 39. Most are between 20 and 60.