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Aaron

Aaron is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “warrior lion.” In 2024 it was given to 4,225 boys in the United States.

Aaron at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“warrior lion”
Pronunciation
/ˈɛəɹ.ən/
Also spelled
Haran

About the name Aaron

Aaron belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “warrior lion” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Haran.

In the United States, Aaron first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #28 in 1994, and in 2024 4,225 babies received the name — 610,370 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aaron in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#28 in 1994
Peak year
1989
Babies named Aaron in 2024
4,225
Total since 1880
610,370

Spellings & short forms

Haran

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron means “warrior lion” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aaron a boy or girl name?

Aaron is a boy name. In 2024, 4,225 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aaron?

Aaron comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Haran.

How popular is the name Aaron?

Aaron first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #28 in 1994, and 4,225 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Aaron?

Aaron is pronounced /ˈɛəɹ.ən/ (IPA).

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