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Arron

Boy name · 625 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arron: 625 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 28 births in 2008.

While often mistaken for a spelling variant of the biblical Aaron, the name Arron holds its own distinct identity, rooted in the Hebrew *Aharon*, with debated meanings ranging from "high mountain" to "exalted" or even "bearer of martyrs." It gained steady popularity in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s, perhaps influenced by footballer Arron James Winter, but internationally it's carried by figures like political donor Arron Banks and ice hockey enforcer Arron Asham. The name shares its etymological root with the biblical Mount Hor, where Aaron is said to have died, though no modern place directly commemorates the Arron spelling. A common variant, Aaron, remains far more widespread, yet Arron offers a slightly streamlined, modern feel that parents seeking a familiar but less traditional choice often appreciate.