Boy
Hebrew
2 syllables
Aaron
AIR-un
/ˈɛr.ən/
"High mountain" — a biblical name of leadership, elevation, and enduring strength
Aaron is the anglicized form of the Hebrew Aharon, meaning high mountain or exalted. In the Bible, Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel, serving as Moses' spokesman before Pharaoh. The name has been in continuous use in the English-speaking world since the Protestant Reformation and remains consistently popular across generations.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAa · ron
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordAharon
MeaningHigh mountain, exalted
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1994
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 1
Nicknames
AarRonRonnie
About the Name Aaron
Aaron means high mountain or exalted in Hebrew. The exact etymology is debated — some scholars also connect it to an Egyptian origin meaning warrior lion.
Yes, Aaron is a major biblical figure. He was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of Israel, known for his eloquence and role in the Exodus story.
Aaron has been in the US top 100 for decades. It peaked in the 1990s around rank 28 and remains consistently popular today.
Aaron James, Aaron Michael, Aaron Thomas, and Aaron Daniel are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Aarons are often seen as dependable, articulate, and quietly authoritative — reflecting the biblical Aaron's role as a leader and spokesman.
The standard spelling is Aaron with two A's. Alternative spellings include Aron, Aeron, and Aharon, though Aaron is by far the most common in English.
Personality of Aaron
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aaron
Creativity
72%
Elegance
74%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
86%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Aaron
A
Aaron Burr
Third US Vice President who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel
A
Aaron Rodgers
NFL quarterback, four-time MVP
A
Aaron (biblical)
Elder brother of Moses and first High Priest of Israel
Middle Names for Aaron
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aaron
Aaron James
Aaron Michael
Aaron Thomas
Aaron Daniel
Aaron Joseph
Aaron Lee
Aaron Scott
Aaron Blake
Aaron Cole
Aaron Reid
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History of Aaron
1400 BC
Aaron serves as Moses' high priest and spokesman in the Exodus narrative
1620
Puritan settlers bring Aaron to New England as a biblical name
1804
Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in their famous duel
1994
Aaron reaches peak US popularity at rank 28
Numerology & Symbolism of Aaron
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Thistle
Aaron Around the World
How Aaron is written in different languages and scripts
هارون
Arabic
アーロン
Japanese
Аарон
Russian
아론
Korean
亚伦
Chinese
Ααρών
Greek
एरोन
Hindi
אַהֲרֹן
Hebrew
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