What does the name Simon mean?

The name Simon means "He has heard".

What is the origin of the name Simon?

Simon is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Simon?

In 2023, 1,402 babies were named Simon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Simon a boy's name?

Yes, Simon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Simon

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Births Last Year: 1,402 →

All-Time Total: 66,382

Peak Year: 2015

Simon is derived from the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard." It has biblical origins and is a common name in many cultures.

Notable Namesakes

Simon Cowell - TV personality, music executive, and talent show judge.
Simon Pegg - Actor, comedian, and screenwriter known for "Shaun of the Dead."
Simon Baker - Actor known for "The Mentalist" TV series.
Simon Helberg - Actor known for "The Big Bang Theory."
Simon Le Bon - Lead singer of the band Duran Duran.
Simon Amstell - Comedian and TV presenter.
Simon Rex - Actor and rapper known for "Scary Movie" series.
Simon Rattle - Conductor, former music director of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Simon Yam - Hong Kong actor known for action films.
Simon Callow - Actor, writer, and director in film and theater.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Simon

Frederick Jack Theodore Owen Maxwell Wesley Peter Louis

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Simon

Eloise Beatrice Vera Thea Nora Quinn Josephine Matilda

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Simon

Shimon Simone Symone

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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