Aaron is a traditionally masculine name meaning "teacher," "exalted," "mountain of strength," or "lofty." It comes from Hebrew/Biblical roots; Aaron was a priest of the Israelites and Moses' older brother. The original Hebrew name was actually Aharon (אהרן), pronounced ah-hah-ROHN; this explains today's Aaron with double "A"s. In Yiddish, the name is often spelled Aaran, and the Arabic variations are Haroun or Harun.
In the U.S., Aaron peaked in popularity in 1981, but it's remained in the top 50 for decades. Famous Aarons in history include Aaron Burr, Aaron Copeland, Aaron Eckhart, Aaron Paul, Aaron Carpenter, Aaron Burriss, Aaron Doh, Aaron Hull, Aaron Melloul, Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Fuller, and Aaron Judge. Aaron Thousandacres is a James Fenimore Cooper character, and Aaron Winthrop is also a character in George Eliot's famous novel "Silas Marner."
If you want a variation of Aaron, there's always Arin, Arun, or single-A Aron. Or branch out with related names such as Ahinadab, Arlin, Arlo, Artemas, Artem, or Ron. Similar names with Hebrew roots include Cham, Elisha, Ezem, Hatita, or Erem.
Aaron in quotes:
“You won't be giving me away, father,' she had said before they went to church; 'you'll only be taking Aaron to be a son to you.” ― George Eliot, 'Silas Marner'
"'I love it when you say my name,' he says. 'I don’t even know why.'
'Warner isn’t your name,' I point out. 'Your name is Aaron.'
His smile is wide, so wide. 'God, I love that.'
'Your name?'
'Only when you say it.'"
― Tahereh Mafi, 'Unravel Me'
Meanings
Biblical Baby Names Meaning:
In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Aaron is: A teacher; lofty; mountain of strength.
Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:
In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Aaron is: Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.
Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:
In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Aaron is: The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' A Moor, beloved by Tamora.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Aaron is: Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.