John vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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John Rank #21

Aaron Rank #79

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

Is John or Aaron more popular?

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

What do John and Aaron mean?

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

Are John and Aaron boy or girl names?

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