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Simon is a masculine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Σίμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shimʿon) meaning ‘hearing, listening’, derived from שָׁמַע (shamaʿ) meaning ‘to hear, to listen’. This name is spelled Simeon, based on Greek Συμεών, in many translations of the Old Testament, where it is borne by the second son of Jacob." It ranked #230 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Σίμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shimʿon) meaning ‘hearing, listening’, derived from שָׁמַע (shamaʿ) meaning ‘to hear, to listen’. This name is spelled Simeon, based on Greek Συμεών, in many translations of the Old Testament, where it is borne by the second son of Jacob. The entry lists its usage as English, French, Swedish, Norwegian and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Simon ranked #230 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #230 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means "hearing, listening", according to Behind the Name.
Is Simon a popular name?
Simon ranked #230 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Simon a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Simon appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Simon (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
