Saffron
Gender: Girl
Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strong
Origin: Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain
Popularity: Ranked #6783 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aaron. Shares the meaning 'High mountain; exalted; strong.'
Similar names: sargon, sharon
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Saffron? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Saffron, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Saffron
What does the name Saffron mean?
Saffron means “High mountain; exalted; strong” from Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain roots.
What is the origin of the name Saffron?
Saffron has Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain origin. The traditional meaning is “High mountain; exalted; strong”.
How popular is Saffron?
Saffron ranked #6546 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Saffron most popular?
Saffron peaked in 2006 with 36 babies registered that year.
Is Saffron a boy or girl name?
Saffron is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Saffrons in registered births are female.
Is the name Saffron rising or falling in popularity?
Saffron has fallen 781 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5765 in 2020 to #6546 in 2025.
How long has Saffron been recorded?
Saffron appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1974 through 2025.