Aharon
/a.ha.??on/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew ◈ 3 syllables
"Exalted, mountain of strength"

From Hebrew

Aharon means exalted or mountain of strength — the most authentically Hebrew form of Aaron. Aaron IS Moses's brother AND the FIRST high priest. Aharon IS how the Jewish world says the most important priest. Three syllables of Moses's-brother, the FIRST-high-priest, and the authentic Hebrew.

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Aharon at a glance
MeaningExalted, mountain of strength
OriginHebrew
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#1866
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Why parents love Aharon
  • Aaron IS Moses's brother — the FIRST high priest.
  • Aharon IS the authentic Hebrew form.
  • Three syllables with a sacred, Hebrew sound: ah-hah-ROHN.
  • The meaning exalted IS maximally elevated.
  • The most authentically priestly name.
The vibe of Aharon
exaltedmountain of strengthHebrewAaronauthenticMosesbrotherFIRST high priestsacred
Origin & history of Aharon
Hebrew Aharon (exalted) the authentic Aaron
1
Hebrew roots
Aharon IS the authentic Hebrew Aaron — Moses's brother AND the FIRST high priest.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew — Exodus 4:14.
3
Today
Aharon remains a beloved choice, ranking #1866 in the US. 2,510 babies have been named Aharon since 1959.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hebrew tradition, SSA data
How popular is Aharon?
2021 peak year
Aharon reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2021, 94 babies received the name (ranked #1721). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1866), with about 82 babies given the name annually. Aharon's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,510 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
94 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,721)
82 Avg. per year
(last decade)
820 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,510 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,866) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Aharon
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Aharon's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — priestly humanitarianism. People named Aharon tend to be sacred, exalted, and gifted at being the authentic FIRST high priest.

Authentic FIRST high priest
Moses's-brother
Exalted-mountain
Sacred-Hebrew
Maximum-priestly
A1
H8
A1
R9
O6
N5
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Aharon
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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