Baron

Baron meaning and name origin

Baron \b(a)-ron\ as a boy's name is pronounced BARE-an. It is of Old German and Old English origin, and the meaning of Baron 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.

View a list of the 6 names that reference Baron.

Popularity of Baron

Baron is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#2239 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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