Aaron vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Aaron Rank #79

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Jackson mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Aaron and Jackson boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.