Shimon

Boy's name

Shimon is a Hebrew name derived from the word "shama," meaning "to hear." It has biblical origins and is a common name in Jewish culture.

Meaning He has heard
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 247
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shimon Peres - Israeli statesman, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
  • Shimon Bar Yochai - Jewish sage, author of Zohar.
  • Shimon Gershon - Israeli basketball player, Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • Shimon Wincelberg - American screenwriter, "The Twilight Zone" episodes.
  • Shimon Koffler Fogel - Canadian Jewish leader, CEO of CIJA.
  • Shimon Shetreet - Israeli jurist, former Minister of Justice.
  • Shimon Lev - Israeli artist, known for abstract paintings.
  • Shimon Haber - Israeli chemist, developed Haber process for ammonia.
  • Shimon Riklin - Israeli entrepreneur, founder of Riklin Investments.
  • Shimon Yelinek - Israeli musician, member of The Idan Raichel Project.

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