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Aaron

Aaron is an English masculine given name. The 'h' phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation "Aharon" (אהרן) is dropped in the Greek, Ἀαρών, from which the English form, Aaron, is derived.

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Meaning

Aaron is an English masculine given name. The 'h' phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation "Ahar

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

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Explore how the popularity of Aaron has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Aaron is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "mountain of strength" or "enlightened". It is most famously associated with Aaron, the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been continuously popular throughout Jewish history and gained wider adoption in Christian countries after the Reformation.

Famous Namesakes

Aaron Judge, Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Neville, Aaron Carter, Aaron Burr

Nicknames & Variations

Arnie, Ari, Ron

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