Aaron vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aaron Rank #79

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and John mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aaron and John boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.