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Barron
BoyEnglish· “baron, a noble title”
- Meaning
- baron, a noble title
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BEHR-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #790
- US babies 2025
- 320
- Best rank
- #750 (1966)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Barron
Barron is an English name that is usually said to mean “baron, a noble title”.
Barron comes from the English word baron, a noble title, which reached English through Old French from a Germanic root. It began as a surname, sometimes given to someone who worked in a baron's household or had a lordly bearing. As a first name, Barron has a strong, distinguished sound. The spelling with double r distinguishes it from the title itself. Barron suits parents who like surname-style names with a sense of authority. Its two syllables are easy to say.
Other spellings with the same sound: Baron.
Popularity over time
Barron first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 1954. Its best national rank was #750 in 1966, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 320 were named Barron. In 2025, 320 babies were named Barron, and it ranked #790 nationally. That is 332% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,614 in 1920, #1,342 in 1950, #1,260 in 1980, #2,335 in 2000, #1,715 in 2010, and #790 in 2025. Of the 5,647 US boys named Barron since records began, 19% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 895 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Fisher, Kolson, Haziel, Damir, and Jesiah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Barron ranked highest in West Virginia, Nebraska, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #258 | 7 |
| Nebraska | #340 | 7 |
| Kentucky | #454 | 10 |
| Minnesota | #517 | 10 |
| Michigan | #542 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Barron is usually pronounced BEHR-uhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Baron.
Middle names for Barron
A few middle names that flow with Barron: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Barron
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barron mean?
Barron is an English name that is usually said to mean “baron, a noble title”.
What is the origin of the name Barron?
Barron has English roots. Barron comes from the English word baron, a noble title, which reached English through Old French from a Germanic root.
Is Barron a popular name?
Yes. Barron ranked #790 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Barron a boy or girl name?
Barron is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Barron?
Barron is usually pronounced BEHR-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings