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Aren

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aren: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2004.

Aren carries a strong and varied heritage. In Welsh, it means “high mountain” or “high hill,” a reference to the peaks of Snowdonia, while in Armenian it is a form of Aaron, meaning “mountain of strength.” This shared mountain theme gives it a grounded, natural feel. The most famous bearer is Aren B. Schwartz-Miller, a modern composer of film scores. There are no direct places named after a person with this name, but the etymological root connects to the Arenig mountain range in Wales. A notable variant is the more common Aron, while in Scotland, the name has never been hugely popular, giving it a rare and distinctive quality for parents seeking something unique.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20043 babies
Latest (2004)
#4903 babies
Total births
3since 2004
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2004 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).