Baron

Meaning of Baron

Means "nobleman" or "free man". It originally denoted a feudal rank.

Baron has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Baron

After ranking as high as #998 in 2008, Baron has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Baron

• Baron Davis
  American former basketball player
• Baron Corbin
  American professional wrestler
• Baron Geisler
  Filipino actor, artist, poet
• Baron Browning
  American football player
• Baron Batch
  American former football player

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Questions about the name Baron

What does the name Baron mean?

Baron means means "nobleman" or "free man". it originally denoted a feudal rank, and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Baron?

Baron did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Baron most popular?

Baron peaked at #998 in 2008.