Aaron

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    Origin:
  • Arabic: Forest, thicken, strength
  • Hebrew: High mountain, lofty, or inspired
Description:
In the Bible, Moses' brother Aaron was Israel's first high priest and is remembered for his staff which blossomed miraculously. Popular in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation. Aaron is also a character in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This classic name has remained strong and steady in the top 50 for all but a handful of years since 1970.
Popularity:
How popular is Aaron? Here's how many babies were named Aaron over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Ahren   •   Aron
International Variations:
Aaren   •   Aaro   •   Aharon   •   Aron   •   Arron   •   Haroun   •   Harun
Famous Namesakes:
Composer Aaron Copland, Actor Aaron Eckhart, Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron, Former Vice President Aaron Burr
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Robert De Niro, son of Robert De Niro, Son of Paul O'Neill, Son of Michelle Phillips
Syllables:
2
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