Aaran

If you’re looking for a biblical-like name, but not something so traditional, Aaran is a good choice – it is not so out there that it is considered strange, but is just different enough to distinguish it from all the other Aarons in the world.

Detailed Meaning

Aaran is a Hebrew name derived from the Egyptian name Aharon and was the name given to the older brother of Moses. St. Aaron’s day is on July 1st and is celebrated in French speaking countries and Poland.

Famous People With This Name

There are two seperate footballers with this name: Aaran McEneff is an Irish footballer who played for the University College Dublin Association Football Club, and Aaran Lines, a retired New Zealand association football player who represented his company at international level.

Possible Nicknames

One possible nickname for Aaran could be “Ron,” which is actually derived from the very similar name Aaron. Alternatively, “Ronny” could also be a much more affectionate form of the nickname.

Related Names

Obvious related names include Aaron and Aharon. All three names share the same meaning of “strong mountain.”

Stories Featuring This Name

Because Aaran is a variation of the name Aaron, the original is much more popular and there are more stories featuring that name. Aaron Hotchner (played by Thomas Gibson) was a main character on the television show, “Criminal Minds.” Aaron was also a character on both the animated series “Pokémon” and “Beyblade.” Aaron the moor is a character in Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus.”