Baron - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Baron \b(a)-

is pronounced BARE-an. It is of Old German and Old English origin, and its meaning is "young warrior". A title of nobility, along the lines of Earl and Duke, used as a given name. In England, a baron was the lowest rank of hereditary peerage that entitles the holder to serve in the House of Lords. It is rare to find such nobility names in countries where there is an official aristocracy. Also the Hebrew phrase "Bar Aaron", meaning "son of Aaron".

Baron has 4 variant forms: Baronicio, Barr, Barren and Barron.

For more information, see also the related name Barnett.

Baby names that sound like Baron are Bron, Byron and Biron.

Baron is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2239 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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