Aaron

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boyclassicmythicbiblicalexalted

“exalted, high mountain” — Hebrew

#792024 rank
1989peak year
582,335babies named Aaron since 1880
▼ 24%5-year trend

Aaron popularity over 145 years

🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 198918801920196020002024

What does Aaron mean?

From Hebrew Aharon, of uncertain meaning, traditionally glossed 'exalted' or 'mountain of strength'. The first high priest of Israel and brother of Moses.

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic

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