Find out how popular the first name Aeron has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aeron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Aeron is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 90% of people named Aeron being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aeron.

The history of the first name Aeron

The name Aeron has its origins in the Welsh language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Aaron, which is derived from the Hebrew name Aharon. The name Aharon is thought to have roots in the ancient Egyptian word 'arn', meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'.

In the Hebrew Bible, Aaron was the older brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites. His name appears frequently throughout the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, detailing his role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and serving as a mediator between them and God.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aeron was Aeron ap Rhys (c. 1540-1617), a Welsh landowner and member of the gentry from Pembrokeshire. Another notable figure was Aeron Richard (1805-1887), a Welsh Congregationalist minister and author who wrote extensively on Welsh history and culture.

In the 20th century, Aeron Edwards (1914-1999) was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales at the international level and later became a prominent sports commentator. Aeron Clement (1923-2010) was a Welsh actor best known for his roles in films such as Zulu (1964) and The Elephant Man (1980).

More recently, Aeron Sayers (born 1966) is a Canadian engineer and former NASA astronaut who flew on two Space Shuttle missions in the 1990s. He was the first person of Welsh descent to walk in space.

While the name Aeron is not as common as its parent name Aaron, it has been used throughout history, particularly in Wales and other parts of the United Kingdom, as a variant spelling or form of the more widely recognized Hebrew name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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