Aaron
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced AIR-un
Verified name
What does Aaron mean?
Exalted mountain or high strength
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 80 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 180 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ron, Ronnie
Variant: Aron, Arron
Related: Aharon, Haroun
Using Aaron across cultures
Brother of Moses and first High Priest of Israel.
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