Aaron Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aaron Name at a Glance

Name	Aaron
Meaning	Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aaron Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aaron means “Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aaron Name Origin

Our database records Aaron under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aaron a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aaron is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aaron

When considering Aaron for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.