Aaron vs George
Aaron and George compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Aaron was ranked #180 and George #7 among boys in England and Wales.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2016, Aaron was ranked #88 and George #12 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2019, Aaron was ranked #86 and George #31 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Aaron was ranked #187 and George #40 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Aaron was ranked #114 and George #48 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Aaron was ranked #71 and George #112 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Boys
In 2023, Aaron was ranked #270 and George #364 among boys in Norway.
Aaron and George over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Aaron and George over time
Aaron and George appear together in 6 published lists, across 245 years of shared records. Aaron held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, George in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Aaron reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, George in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1996, George moved ahead of Aaron in New Zealand · Boys — #38 and #54 the year before became #46 and #43.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Aaron and George changed places 4 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1969 and 2019, ending at #86 and #31.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 48 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Aaron and George averaged 32.1 places apart, ending at #86 and #31.
- Mirrored each other
Over 60 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Aaron rose about as far as George fell — from #222 and #56 in 1965 to #71 and #112 in 2025.
- Longest-running competitions
Aaron and George were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #180 and #7.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys60 shared years, 1965–2025
Aaron held the stronger position in 45 of those years, George in 15.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #6 in 1998, George #55 in 1966.
The order changed in 1981: Aaron moved ahead. In 1980 they stood at #104 and #96; by 1981 that had become #98 and #103.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aaron #71, George #112.
New Zealand · Boys49 shared years, 1966–2016
Aaron held the stronger position in 30 of those years, George in 19.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #8 in 1972, George #12 in 2016.
The order changed in 1996: George moved ahead. In 1995 they stood at #38 and #54; by 1996 that had become #46 and #43.
Most recent shared year, 2016: Aaron #88, George #12.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys48 shared years, 1969–2019
Aaron held the stronger position in 33 of those years, George in 15.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #18 in 1986, George #29 in 2017.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2019: Aaron #86, George #31.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Aaron held the stronger position in 0 of those years, George in 30.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #31 in 1998, George #2 in 2018.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aaron #180, George #7.
Norway · Boys30 shared years, 1972–2023
Aaron held the stronger position in 17 of those years, George in 13.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #162 in 2015, George #296 in 1978.
The order changed in 1998: Aaron moved ahead. In 1997 they stood at #453 and #432; by 1998 that had become #449 and #504.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Aaron #270, George #364.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Aaron held the stronger position in 19 of those years, George in 9.
Highest recorded here: Aaron #8 in 2000, George #25 in 2023.
The order changed in 2017: George moved ahead. In 2016 they stood at #50 and #68; by 2017 that had become #80 and #58.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Aaron #187, George #40.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Aaron
Pairs where Aaron shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Aaron vs Ashley
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #40 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #180 and #716.
Aaron · Ashley · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Aaron vs Ben
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #34 in England and Wales · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #180 and #487.
Aaron · Ben · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Aaron vs Ross
Over 60 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Aaron rose about as far as Ross fell — from #222 and #181 in 1965 to #71 and #329 in 2025.
Aaron · Ross · 60 shared years, 1965–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Aaron vs Dean
Over 59 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Aaron rose about as far as Dean fell — from #171 and #229 in 1966 to #71 and #432 in 2025.
Aaron · Dean · 59 shared years, 1966–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving George
Pairs where George shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- George vs Andrew
In 1996 they stood at #19 and #29 in England and Wales · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #7 and #334.
George · Andrew · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- George vs Patrick
Over 64 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, George rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #50 and #60 in 1954 to #6 and #93 in 2020.
George · Patrick · 64 shared years, 1954–2020 · Mirrored each other
- Conor vs George
Over 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Conor rose about as far as George fell — from #56 and #52 in 1964 to #16 and #112 in 2025.
Conor · George · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Mirrored each other
- George vs Luke
Over 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Luke rose about as far as George fell — from #52 and #105 in 1964 to #112 and #23 in 2025.
George · Luke · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — mirrored each other.
- Nora vs Heidi
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Girls, Nora rose about as far as Heidi fell — from #219 and #188 in 1945 to #3 and #437 in 2025.
Nora · Heidi · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Henrik vs Morten
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Morten fell — from #141 and #107 in 1945 to #16 and #214 in 2025.
Henrik · Morten · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Henrik vs Nils
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Nils fell — from #141 and #26 in 1945 to #16 and #61 in 2025.
Henrik · Nils · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Peter vs Henrik
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Peter fell — from #106 and #141 in 1945 to #174 and #16 in 2025.
Peter · Henrik · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Aaron | George |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Best known as the name of Moses's elder brother and the first high priest of Israel in the Old Testament; the literal meaning of the name itself is not reliably established. | Farmer, earth-worker. |
| Origin | Biblical Hebrew (likely of Egyptian origin) | Greek |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛrən/ | /ˈdʒɔːdʒ/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #71 (2025) | England and Wales · Boys #7 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Aaron is recorded with a Biblical Hebrew (likely of Egyptian origin) origin, while George is recorded with a Greek origin.
- Aaron and George both have 2 syllables.
- Aaron's recorded meaning differs from George's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Aaron
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #222 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1965–2025
Highest recorded position: #6 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 1998 (recorded 1965–2025).
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #180 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
George
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #345 among boys in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #2 among boys in England and Wales, in 2018 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #7 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys