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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, Lawyer

  • Third Vice President of the United States
  • Served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
  • Killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel

Aaron Spelling (1923-2006)

Television Producer

  • Created numerous successful television series including 'Beverly Hills, 90210', 'Dynasty', and 'Charlie's Angels'
  • Known as one of the most prolific television producers of all time

Aaron Judge (1992-)

Professional Baseball Player

  • Right fielder for the New York Yankees
  • American League home run record holder (62 home runs in a season)

Aaron Sorkin (1961-)

Screenwriter, Playwright, Director

  • Won Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Social Network'
  • Created popular television shows including 'The West Wing', 'Sports Night', and 'The Newsroom'

Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

Composer

  • Pioneer of American modernist music
  • Wrote famous works like Fanfare for the Common Man and Appalachian Spring

Aaron Hernandez (1989-2017)

American Football Player

  • Tight end for the New England Patriots
  • Convicted of murder and committed suicide in prison

Aaron Paul (1979-)

Actor

  • Won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Ethan

Both Ethan and Aaron are popular biblical names with strong, classic appeal.

Noah

Like Aaron, Noah is a timeless name of Hebrew origin with a gentle yet powerful sound.

Daniel

Aaron and Daniel share a similar masculine elegance and have roots in ancient biblical traditions.

Rebecca

If you're looking for a sibling name with a complementary style, Rebecca provides a classic and graceful counterpart to Aaron.