Barron

Derived from the English surname of Barron, which can be an occupational surname as well as a patronymic surname. As an occupational surname, it is derived from the noble rank of baron, which is originally of Old French origin. The etymology behind the name of this Old French noble rank is uncertain; it is theorized to ultimately be of either Gaulish (i.e. continental Celtic) or Frankish origin. For the latter, the Frankish word baro meaning "freeman, man" as well as "servant, follower" has often been proposed as a likely source of derivation. Meanwhile, as a patronymic surname, Barron is ultimately derived from Baron, the oblique case of the Old French given name Baro, of which the meaning is uncertain.

Known bearers of Barron as a given name include the American business magnate Barron Hilton (b. 1927), his grandson Barron Hilton II (b. 1989) and Barron Trump (b. 2006), the youngest son of the American businessman and president Donald Trump (b. 1946).

The first name Barron comes from the word “Baron”. The definition for the word Baron is: A baron is a nobleman... A member of the aristocracy. Similarly, a business leader who is rich, powerful and influential is a baron. The term baron is used in phrases such as oil baron and baron of industry. You can also call that kind of baron a big businessman, magnate, mogul, top executive or tycoon. A famous bearer is Barron Trump the son of President Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump.