Aaron: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-ahr-ohn
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: A classic Hebrew name meaning "mountain of strength" or "exalted."

Aaron is a masculine name with Hebrew roots, derived from Aharon. It means "high mountain," "enlightened," or "exalted." In ancient Egyptian, this name signified "a warrior lion." Aaron is perhaps best known as the name of the first high priest of the Israelites, who was also the brother of Moses. The name gained widespread popularity among Jews and early Christians during the Middle Ages and has since become a popular name globally. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its strong biblical roots and versatile cultural associations.

Aaron Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aaron is currently #11073 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Aaron is currently #6264 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Aaron is currently #5423 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Aaron is currently #3040 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Aaron is currently #5576 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Aaron is currently #3144 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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