Aaron

Meaning of Aaron

The name Aaron means 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'. It suggests someone who is a strong leader or holds a high position.

Aaron has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aaron

Aaron has held fairly steady, sitting around #80 in 2025 after peaking at #41 in 2000.

Notable people named Aaron

• Aaron Rodgers
  NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion
• Aaron Burr
  Third U.S. Vice President
• Aaron Paul
  Actor, Breaking Bad star
• Aaron Neville
  Singer, Grammy Award winner
• Aaron Judge
  MLB Baseball Player, Home Run King

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Questions about the name Aaron

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron means the name aaron means 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'. it suggests someone who is a strong leader or holds a high position, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Aaron a boy's or a girl's name?

Aaron is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aaron?

In 2025, Aaron ranked #80 for boys, down from #79 the year before.

When was Aaron most popular?

Aaron peaked at #41 in 2000.