Baron: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BAR-uhn · 2 syllables
Baron means “spear”, from English.
* As a Scottish surname, from Scots baron, sometimes found as McBarron; see Baron. * As an Irish and Manx surname, from O Bearain (literally “descendant of Bearan”), a personal name from bior (“spear”). See Barnes, Barrington. * As a Spanish surname, augmentative of Barro. * As a French and Spanish surname, variant of Baron.
- Meaning
- spear
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BAR-uhn
- US babies a year
- about 305 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Baron?
About 305 US babies a year were named Baron in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Baron?
Half of US adults named Baron are older than 48; most are between 19 and 75. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Baron
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Baron
What does the name Baron mean?
Baron means “spear”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Baron?
Baron is pronounced BAR-uhn.
How popular is the name Baron?
About 305 US babies a year were named Baron in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Baron?
Half of US adults named Baron are older than 48. Most are between 19 and 75.