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Name Origin

Aaron is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted' or 'high mountain.' It is derived from the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (Aharon), which was borne by the brother of Moses in the Old Testament. Aaron was a priest and played a crucial role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

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Famous People

Aaron Burr (1756-1836)

Politician

  • Third Vice President of the United States
  • Duelist who killed Alexander Hamilton

Aaron Hernandez (1989-2017)

Athlete

  • NFL Tight End for the New England Patriots

Aaron Sorkin (1961-)

Screenwriter, Playwright, Director

  • Academy Award winner for Best Adapted Screenplay (The Social Network)
  • Creator of TV series 'The West Wing' and 'The Newsroom'

Aaron Rodgers

Athlete

  • NFL Quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
  • Super Bowl XLV Champion, 4x NFL MVP