Haroon is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #557 in 2011 with 63 recorded births. This places Haroon in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 101 births ranking #371. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,490 boys born was named Haroon. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Haroon is an Arabic form of Aaron and shares the same biblical and Quranic heritage. The exact original meaning is uncertain, but the name's religious and historical identity is very clear.
The name is familiar across Muslim communities through the prophet Harun, the Arabic form of Aaron. Its broad use reflects both scriptural tradition and its smooth, well-loved sound.