About the name Aaron
Older brother to Moses in the Hebrew Bible, Aaron carries authority without ever sounding heavy. It has been quietly parked in the American top hundred for four decades, which makes it the rare biblical name that feels neither trendy nor dated.
Aaron is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced AIR-un. On the NameRarity scale it scores 26 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 1990s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Aaron?
Aaron sits at approximately #76 in recent US rankings. Roughly 910 people per million carry it — about 1 in 1,099. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Aaron
- Aaron CoplandAmerican composer of Appalachian Spring
- Aaron RodgersNFL quarterback and four-time MVP
- Aaron PaulAmerican actor known for Breaking Bad
Spellings and variants of Aaron
Names similar to Aaron
Abel
AY-bul
Breath, vapour
Amos
AY-mus
Carried by God
David
DAY-vid
Beloved
Gabriel
GAY-bree-ul
God is my strength
Gideon
GID-ee-un
Hewer, mighty warrior
Simon
SY-mun
He has heard
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Ethan
EE-thun
Firm, enduring
Aaron — frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron means "Exalted, mountain of strength". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Aaron?
Aaron is pronounced AIR-un, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Aaron?
Aaron scores 26 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 1,099 people carry it — about 910 per million.
What is the numerology number for Aaron?
Aaron carries the expression number 22, known as The Master Builder. Its soul urge number is 8 and its personality number is 5.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Aaron?
The lucky number for Aaron is 22 (with 4, 13, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Antique Copper. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Tiger's Eye.
Is Aaron a popular name?
Aaron currently sits around rank #76 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1990s.