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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).