Maron

Maron is a surname and, less commonly, a given name. The name appears in several languages and may have multiple origins. In Syriac Christian tradition, it is associated with Saint Maron (also spelled Maroun), a 4th- to 5th-century monk whose followers founded the Maronite Church in the Levant. The root of the name is sometimes linked to the Syriac title 'Mar,' meaning 'Saint' and used in religious names. Variants include Maroun, Marone, and Marc, reflecting transliteration into Arabic, Italian, French, and English contexts.

In modern times, Maron is used as a surname in Lebanon, Syria, Italy, and among diasporic communities; as a given name it is rarer and typically echoes religious or familial heritage. Notable uses include the Maronite Church, an Eastern Catholic church in full communion with Rome, historically centered in the Levant and Lebanon. The church traces its origins to Saint Maron and preserves a liturgical tradition with Syriac elements. In contemporary culture, the surname Maron is borne by various individuals, including Marc Maron, an American comedian and podcaster.