Aron peaked in 2008, ranks #776, and has 20,854 SSA records. It's a spelling variant of Aaron — one of the most enduring biblical names in American use — with roots in the same Hebrew tradition but a slightly different visual presentation that removes the doubled-A from the standard spelling.
Aaron's Simpler Sibling
Aaron derives from the Hebrew Aharon, a name of uncertain etymology — proposed meanings include "exalted," "high mountain," or possibly an Egyptian origin meaning "warrior lion." In the Old Testament, Aaron was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of Israel, making the name one of the foundational biblical male names. Aron simply removes the second A, creating a spelling that's more common in Scandinavian countries and Central Europe, where the single-A form is the standard rather than the variant.
Elvis and the Aron Spelling
Elvis Presley's middle name was Aron — reportedly named after a close friend of Elvis's father, Jesse Aron Presley. The single-A spelling was documented on his birth certificate, giving it a famous-bearer credential that's culturally significant. The curious wrinkle: Elvis's gravestone spells it Aaron, the more conventional form, suggesting the Aron spelling was considered the informal variant even within the family. For any Elvis-adjacent naming conversation, Aron is the historically accurate spelling.
Simplicity With a Trade-Off
The practical consideration: Aron will be spelled Aaron on most automated forms, by most teachers on first pass, and in most contexts where someone guesses rather than checks. Whether that minor ongoing correction is a problem depends entirely on the family's tolerance for it. At rank #776, Aron is a genuine and well-used name , not an idiosyncratic novelty , and for parents who specifically prefer the streamlined spelling, it's a defensible choice with real historical precedent.