Aaron
Aaron: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛəɹ.ən/ · /ˈæɹ.ən/
Meaning and origin of Aaron
Root meaning: “warrior lion”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From Latin Aaron, from Ancient Greek Ἀαρών (Aarṓn), from Hebrew אַהֲרֹן (ʾAhărōn), of unknown meaning, possibly meaning “bearer of martyrs”, or perhaps also, or instead, related to the Ancient Egyptian ꜥḥꜣ rw (“warrior lion”), though it has been suggested to also mean “elevated”, “exalted” or “high mountain”. Doublet of Harun.
How popular is Aaron?
Since 1880, 4,395 girls and 614,462 boys in the U.S. have been named Aaron (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #872 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #80 for boys, with 4,058 babies given the name.
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Aaron FAQ
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron traces back to a root meaning "warrior lion". A male given name from Hebrew. A surname transferred from the given name. From Latin Aaron, from Ancient Greek Ἀαρών (Aarṓn), from Hebrew אַהֲרֹן (ʾAhărōn), of unknown meaning, possibly meaning “bearer of martyrs”, or perhaps also, or instead, related to the Ancient Egyptian ꜥḥꜣ rw (“warrior lion”), though it has been suggested to also mean “elevated”, “exalted” or “high mountain”. Doublet of Harun.
What is the origin of the name Aaron?
Aaron is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Aaron?
Since 1880, 4,395 girls and 614,462 boys in the U.S. have been named Aaron (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #872 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #80 for boys, with 4,058 babies given the name.
Is Aaron a boy or girl name?
Aaron is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,395 girls and 614,462 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.