Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strong
Origin: Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #32
Total births: 13,706
History: Aaron gained popularity in Ireland from the 1990s, embraced during the Celtic Tiger years as Irish naming expanded beyond traditional choices. While biblical in origin, it found a comfortable home alongside Gaelic names in Irish families. Aaron became common in both urban Dublin and rural communities across Connacht and Munster. The name's soft vowel sounds echo the musicality that Irish parents have always prized in naming their children.
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