Aron

Aron is a masculine given name, often considered a variant of Aaron. It derives from the Hebrew name Aharon, traditionally interpreted as meaning "mountain of strength" or "exalted." The name has been used in Jewish, Christian, and secular contexts for centuries.

Spelling variants include Aaron, Aron, and Áron. The form Áron is common in Hungarian; Aaron is more prevalent in English-speaking countries; Aron is found in various other languages, including some Scandinavian and Eastern European contexts. The name is also used in modern times for both births and in fiction.

Notable people with the given name include Aron Ralston (born 1975), an American outdoorsman whose survival story was told in the film 127 Hours.

As a surname, Aron is far less common than as a given name. The name has been used across different cultures and may appear in literary or media contexts.