Aaron
Hebrew boy's name meaning “exalted; high mountain”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- exalted; high mountain
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #68
- Born in 2023
- 4,573
Meaning & origin
Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon, often read as 'exalted' or 'high mountain'. Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aaron ranked #68 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,573 US boys were given the name Aaron.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #30 in 1993
“Unranked” means Aaron was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Aaron: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron is a Hebrew name meaning "exalted; high mountain". Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon, often read as 'exalted' or 'high mountain'. Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest.
Where does the name Aaron come from?
Aaron is of Hebrew origin. Aaron comes from the Hebrew Aharon, often read as 'exalted' or 'high mountain'. Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest.
Is Aaron a boy or a girl name?
Aaron is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Aaron?
In 2023, 4,573 US boys were given the name Aaron.
Is Aaron a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aaron ranked #68 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.