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Simeon
BoyHebrew· “he has heard”
- Meaning
- he has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SIM-ee-uhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,094
- US babies 2025
- 197
- Best rank
- #360 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Simeon
Simeon is a Hebrew name that means “he has heard”.
Simeon comes from the Hebrew Shimon, meaning he has heard. In the Book of Genesis, Simeon is the second son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. In the Gospel of Luke, Simeon is the devout man who recognizes the infant Jesus in the Temple. Saint Simeon Stylites, who lived on top of a pillar in Syria, is another famous bearer. The name feels dignified and scholarly. Sim and Simmy are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Simeon has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years. Its best national rank was #360 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 222 were named Simeon. In 2025, 197 babies were named Simeon, and it ranked #1,094 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,413 in 1920, #1,312 in 1950, #898 in 1980, #898 in 2000, #1,004 in 2010, and #1,094 in 2025. Of the 9,462 US boys named Simeon since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,932 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Maddux, Jad, Korbyn, Torin, and Dhruv.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Simeon ranked highest in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #475 | 11 |
| Minnesota | #506 | 11 |
| Pennsylvania | #571 | 17 |
| Virginia | #662 | 11 |
| North Carolina | #763 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Simeon is usually pronounced SIM-ee-uhn, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Simeon
A few middle names that flow with Simeon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Simeon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon is a Hebrew name that means “he has heard”.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon has Hebrew roots. Simeon comes from the Hebrew Shimon, meaning he has heard.
Is Simeon a popular name?
Not especially. Simeon ranked #1,094 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Simeon?
Simeon is usually pronounced SIM-ee-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings