Aron
Aron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted, high mountain, or enlightened.
Origin and history
Aron is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant spelling of Aaron. It traditionally means 'exalted', 'high mountain', or 'bearer of martyrs'. In the United States, it has been a moderately popular alternative to the traditional double-'a' spelling Aaron.
Popularity in the United States
21,235 babies in the United States have been named Aron since 1880. It ranks #809 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #703.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.3 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 100 |
| 1890-1900 | 110 |
| 1900-1910 | 179 |
| 1910-1920 | 528 |
| 1920-1930 | 782 |
| 1930-1940 | 545 |
| 1940-1950 | 426 |
| 1950-1960 | 603 |
| 1960-1970 | 836 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,456 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,674 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,036 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,508 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,323 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,129 |
Famous people named Aron
- Aron Ralston: outdoorsman, author
- Aron Baynes: athlete, basketball player
Fun facts
- It is a phonetic variant of Aaron, a classical biblical name belonging to Moses's brother.
- While Aaron remains the dominant spelling in the U.S., Aron offers a streamlined single-'a' alternative.