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Aarron

Boy name · 125 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aarron: 125 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 1990.

The name Aarron is a variant of Aaron, a classic Hebrew name that likely originates from the ancient Egyptian “aha rw” meaning “warrior lion,” or possibly from a Hebrew root meaning “high mountain” or “exalted.” In the Bible, Aaron was the older brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, a role that has made the name synonymous with spiritual leadership and authority across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. While not as common as the standard spelling, Aarron appears occasionally in birth records in Scotland and elsewhere, offering a slightly more distinctive twist. This spelling variation surfaced more frequently in the late 20th century, perhaps influenced by parents seeking a modern take on a timeless, resonant name with deep religious and historical roots.

Boy 25 of 52 years

Peak year
19908 babies
Latest (2017)
#4906 babies
Total births
125since 1988
5-year trend
▼ 23%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1990 · 8
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).