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Aaron

Meaning: uncertain; perhaps 'exalted' · Origin: Hebrew (possibly Egyptian) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

The brother of Moses and first high priest of Israel. The name may be of Egyptian origin; its meaning is uncertain.

Famous people named Aaron

Aaron Copland (composer)
Aaron Judge (baseball player)

Nicknames

Ron, Ronnie

Variants & related names

Aron, Haroun, Harun

Aaron name art

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FAQ

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron means “uncertain; perhaps 'exalted'”. It comes from Hebrew (possibly Egyptian).

Is Aaron a popular name?

Yes — Aaron has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Aaron?

Ron, Ronnie.

What are other forms of Aaron?

Aron, Haroun, Harun.

Similar names

Jordan · Jose · Adam · Micah · Giovanni · Nathaniel

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.