Baron

Baron - A very unique male name

Baron appeared on the charts for the first time in 1946 on position #1169. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Baron and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Baron? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Baron. The baby boy name Baron was given to 74 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1449 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,815 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baron peaked in popularity 60 years ago in 1966 on position 594.

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Baron is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baron is currently topping the baby name charts in Kansas at position #530 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,652.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Baron is where you live.

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Baron origin and meaning

English word name, from a title

From baron, a rank of nobility — the word came into English from Old French, ultimately from a Germanic word for a free man or warrior

Baron is the title of the lowest rank of the peerage, used as a first name in America since the 1940s in small numbers. It belongs to the family of rank and title names parents choose for their confident sound. It has risen modestly in recent years.

Attested etymology

Baron is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Baron, pop culture references for the name Baron and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Baron

We've found the following names that sound similar to Baron, sorted by popularity.

Brian / Bryan / Byron / Brennan / Brayan / Bruno / Barney / Bryon / Brennen / Bernie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Baron

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Baron a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Baron?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BAIR-un · /ˈbɛərən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Barron — The doubled-r spelling; a separate established name, borne by Barron Trump.

Famous bearers

• Baron Davis — American basketball player, a two-time NBA All-Star (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

Word nameRoyal

Why parents choose it

Baron is bold and aristocratic in sound while being only two syllables. It fits the current taste for title names.

Worth knowing

• Barron Trump carries the doubled-r spelling, so Baron will often be written Barron.
• As a title, some people will hear it as a rank rather than a name.