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Simon
BoyHebrew, Greek· “he has heard”
- Meaning
- he has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew, Greek
- Pronunciation
- SY-muhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #230
- US babies 2025
- 1,529
- Best rank
- #142 (1886)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Simon
Simon is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “he has heard”.
Simon is the Greek form of the Hebrew Shimon, meaning he has heard. In the New Testament, Simon Peter is the leading apostle, and another apostle, Simon the Zealot, also bears the name. The Greek form was influenced by the Greek word simos, meaning snub-nosed, which was already a name in Greek. Simon has been used for centuries in Europe and feels classic, gentle and intelligent. It works in many languages and pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Simon 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 146 different years. Its best national rank was #142 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 1,645 were named Simon. In 2025, 1,529 babies were named Simon, and it ranked #230 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #310 in 1920, #443 in 1950, #372 in 1980, #263 in 2000, #250 in 2010, and #230 in 2025. Of the 70,283 US boys named Simon since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 13,428 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gunner, Tobias, Kameron, Reid, and Jax.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Simon ranked highest in District of Columbia, Vermont, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #65 | 13 |
| Vermont | #101 | 6 |
| Minnesota | #112 | 57 |
| Washington | #142 | 58 |
| Iowa | #142 | 30 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Simon is usually pronounced SY-muhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Simon
A few middle names that flow with Simon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Simon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “he has heard”.
What is the origin of the name Simon?
Simon has Hebrew and Greek roots. Simon is the Greek form of the Hebrew Shimon, meaning he has heard.
Is Simon a popular name?
Yes. Simon ranked #230 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Simon a boy or girl name?
Simon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Simon?
Simon is usually pronounced SY-muhn. 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