Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin that is often interpreted to mean ‘high mountain’ or ‘exalted’. As the older brother of Moses in the Bible, the name is considered significant in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Additionally, the name is thought to have roots in Ancient Egypt, related to the word ‘warrior’ or ‘soldier. While the actual origin of this largely biblical name is up for debate, the interpretations and significance of the name can vary across time and cultures.
- Name Origin: Hebrew or Ancient Egypt
- Name Meaning: high mountain, exalted, or warrior
- Pronunciation: AIR- uhn
- Gender: Mostly used for male babies but the feminine version is “Erin”
How Popular is the Name Aaron?
Aaron has been ranked in the top 150 baby names for centuries but it wasn’t until 1968 that it finally broke through the top 100 rankings. Since then its popularity has grown with it reaching number 28 in 1994. It has stayed around the top 50 in the United States ever since for boys’ names for years upon years.
Name Variations
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Aaran | Mountain of strength | Yiddish |
| Aharon | Mountain of strength | Hebrew |
| Aaro | High mountain, enlightened | Finnish |
| Haroon | Warrior lion | Urdu |
| Harouna | Mountain | West African |
| Haruna | Spring flower | Japanese |
Other Hebrew and Greek Names
| Name | Meaning |
| Atticus | Belonging to Attica |
| Theodore | Gift of God |
| Atlas | To carry |
| Elijah | Yahweh is my God |
| Mateo | Gift of God |
| Daniel | God is my judge |
| Levi | Joined or united |
Alternative Boy Names Starting with “A”
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Arthur | Bear man or bear king | Celtic |
| Archie | Brave | Scotland |
| Arlo | Forfitied hill | Old english |
| Adam | Earth or soil | Hebrew |
| Alfie | Wise | Old English |
| Albert | Noble or bright | German |
Famous People with the Name Aaron
- Aaron Taylor Johnson – movie actor
- Aaron Burriss – YouTube Star
- Aaron Burr – Vice prescient
- Aaron Carter – Pop singer
- Aaron Chalmers – Reality star