Boy Name

Aaron

"High mountain, exalted, enlightened"

Ranked #79 for boys

About the Name Aaron

Meaning

High mountain, exalted, enlightened

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#79

Girl Rank

#12126

Aaron is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "High mountain, exalted, enlightened" and Currently ranked #79 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#11230

1950

#26286

1960

#102567

1970

#139797

1980

#129204

1990

#87330

2000

#70669

2010

#23319

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Aaron

AP Aaron Paul
HA Hank Aaron
AR Aaron Rodgers

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: A
Origin: Hebrew

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