Name Profile
Aaron
Aaron is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “mountain of strength, exalted, strong.” Aaron has a steadfast and enduring quality, inspiring stability and strength even in the darkest of times. This Biblical title belonged to the brother of Moses and Miriam and the Israelites' first high priest. Aaron has remained popular in the US for many decades, most likely due to how easily it trips off the tongue and appeals to the ear. A name borne by many famous figures, baby Aaron will have a lot of role models as they grow into a strong, remarkable person!
Name Story
Traits
- Strong
- Exalted
- Resilient
- Confident
Compatibility
Aaron pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. As a middle name, it complements longer first names nicely. Culturally, Aaron fits well in various backgrounds and styles, from traditional to modern.
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Aaron Burr
Politician
Born: February 6, 1756 · Newark, New Jersey, United States
Aaron Eckhart
Actor
Born: March 12, 1968 · Cupertino, California, USA
Aaron Sorkin
Writer
Born: June 9, 1961 · New York City, New York, USA
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Actor
Born: June 13, 1990 · High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
Aaron Paul
Actor
Born: August 27, 1979 · Emmett, Idaho, USA
Aaron Rodgers
American Football Player
Born: December 2, 1983 · Chico, California, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Aaron Original form
- אַהֲרֹן Hebrew
- Ααρών Greek
- Аарон Russian
- ارون Arabic
- 아론 Korean
- एह्रॉन Hindi
- 亚伦 Chinese
- アーロン Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron
- What does Aaron mean?
- Mountain of strength, strong, exalted
- What is the origin of Aaron?
- Aaron has Hebrew origins.
- Is Aaron popular?
- Aaron has been viewed 178 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Aaron?
- Similar names include Owen, Karan, Serena, Tori, Umi.
- How do you pronounce Aaron?
- Aaron is pronounced AIR-ən.
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