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UK boy's name

Arron

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 253 births.

This profile covers 2,238 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 4% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 2,840 living people in the UK are called Arron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arron ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 253 boys were registered as Arron.
  • Arron ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #299 in 2003.
  • About 2,840 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2443

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

1996

253 births

Estimated living

2,840

2026

Meaning

What does Arron mean?

The name Arron is derived from the Hebrew name Aaron, which has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. The earliest known use of the name dates back to the biblical figure Aaron, the brother of Moses, who was a high priest and leader of the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt around the 13th century BCE.

The name Aaron is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "har" or "harah," which means "mountain" or "mountainous." This could be a reference to Aaron's role as a leader and a spiritual guide, symbolizing strength and authority. The name may also be related to the Hebrew word "or," meaning "light," suggesting a connection to enlightenment or illumination.

In the Bible, Aaron is portrayed as a significant figure who played a crucial role in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. He is mentioned in various books, including Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, where his responsibilities as a high priest and his interactions with Moses are detailed.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Arron can be found in the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Septuagint, which was produced in the 3rd century BCE. In this translation, the name is spelled as "Aarōn."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arron or its variants. Some examples include:

1. Aaron the Illustrious (fl. 6th century CE), a Christian philosopher and theologian from Alexandria, Egypt. 2. Aaron of Babylon (c. 616 - 687 CE), a Jewish scholar and physician who contributed to the field of mathematics and astronomy. 3. Aaron ben Joseph (fl. 13th century), a Jewish scholar and writer from Nicomedia (present-day Turkey). 4. Aaron Burr (1756 - 1836), an American politician and lawyer who served as the 3rd Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. 5. Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990), an American composer and conductor who was a prominent figure in the development of American classical music.

While the name Arron is less common than its original form Aaron, it has been used throughout history as a variation or spelling variant. The name has maintained its connection to its Hebrew roots and has been associated with themes of leadership, spirituality, and enlightenment across various cultures and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arron over time

The chart below shows babies named Arron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Arron, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 253 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arron
063127190253199620102024

Decades

Arron by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2724 49 5
2010s #1149 297 10
2000s #337 1,048 10
1990s #164 844 4

Geography

Where Arron is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Arron. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Arron ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #299 in 2003.

Scotland
4
Northern Ireland
3

Across the UK

Arron in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#619 in 2024

47 years of NRS records, 625 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#299 in 2003

2 years of NISRA records, 7 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Arron

  • Arron Reed

    rugby union player

    English-Scottish rugby union player

    1999-

  • Arron Lilley

    cricketer

    English cricketer (born 1991)

    1991-

  • Arron Monk

    darts player

    English darts player

    1990-

  • Arron Graffin

    hurler

    Irish hurler

    1989-

  • Arron Jameson

    association football player

    English association football player (born 1989)

    1989-

  • Arron Patrick

    association football player; association football coach

    British footballer (born 1987)

    1987-

  • Arron Fray

    association football player

    English footballer (born 1987)

    1987-

  • Arron Davies

    association football player

    British footballer (born 1984)

    1984-

Related

Names similar to Arron

FAQ

Arron: questions and answers

How popular is the name Arron in the UK right now?

In 2024, Arron was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Arron most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 253 babies registered as Arron in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arron?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".

How many people are called Arron in the UK?

A total of 2,238 babies have been registered as Arron across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 625 more in Scotland and 7 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Arron most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Arron ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #299 in 2003. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.