Aaron vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Aaron Rank #79

Paul Rank #264

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Aaron or Paul more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Paul mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Aaron and Paul boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.