Simon

Simon is a Hebrew boy's name. A Hebrew name meaning "he has heard". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a thoughtful, intelligent quality.

How popular is Simon in the United States?

In 2024, 1,402 boys in the United States were named Simon, making it the 252nd most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 231st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 1,653 births.

Records for Simon go back to 1880, and 68,893 babies have been given the name since.

What Simon means and where it comes from

A Hebrew name meaning "he has heard". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a thoughtful, intelligent quality.

Simon is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.

Is Simon a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,402 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Simon

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Simon mean?

A Hebrew name meaning "he has heard". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a thoughtful, intelligent quality.

Where does the name Simon come from?

Simon is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Simon in the United States?

In 2024, 1,402 boys in the United States were named Simon, making it the 252nd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Simon a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,402 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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