Aaran
Boy name · 98 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aaran: 98 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2006.
A variant of the classic biblical name Aaron, Aaran is thought to come from the Hebrew Aharon, whose precise meaning is debated—it may mean "high mountain" or "exalted one." The original Aaron, brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel, remains the most famous bearer, along with American founding father Aaron Burr and baseball legend Hank Aaron. While no prominent place bears this specific spelling, the name's root is shared with the scenic Isle of Arran off Scotland's west coast, a popular holiday destination. In Scotland, the Aaran spelling has emerged as a gentler, less common alternative to the more familiar Aaron, giving it a distinctive yet approachable feel for modern parents seeking a traditional name with a subtle twist.
Boy 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20067 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 98since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 19%vs prior 5y