Harun

Harun is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “warrior lion.” In 2024 it was given to 60 boys in the United States.

Harun at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“warrior lion”

About the name Harun

Harun belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “warrior lion” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Harun first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2276 in 2022, and in 2024 60 babies received the name — 982 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harun in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#2276 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Harun in 2024
60
Total since 1880
982

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harun mean?

Harun means “warrior lion” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Harun a boy or girl name?

Harun is a boy name. In 2024, 60 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harun?

Harun comes from the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Harun?

Harun first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #2276 in 2022, and 60 babies were given the name in 2024.

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