Simon
Simon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪmən/
Meaning and origin of Simon
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Middle English Simon, Symond, Symounde, from Anglo-Norman Simon, Simond, Simund, a conflation of two unrelated names: one from Latin Simon, from Koine Greek Σίμων (Símōn), strictly from Ancient Greek—likely σῑμός (sīmós, “snub-nosed”)—but used for Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿōn), doublet of Simeon; the other from Old Norse Sigmundr or Old English Siġemund, both from Proto-Germanic *Sigimunduz (literally “Protector of victory”), whence also Sigmund and Siegmund.
How popular is Simon?
Since 1880, 161 girls and 70,283 boys in the U.S. have been named Simon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3135 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #142 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #230 for boys, with 1,529 babies given the name.
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Simon FAQ
What does the name Simon mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Middle English Simon, Symond, Symounde, from Anglo-Norman Simon, Simond, Simund, a conflation of two unrelated names: one from Latin Simon, from Koine Greek Σίμων (Símōn), strictly from Ancient Greek—likely σῑμός (sīmós, “snub-nosed”)—but used for Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿōn), doublet of Simeon; the other from Old Norse Sigmundr or Old English Siġemund, both from Proto-Germanic *Sigimunduz (literally “Protector of victory”), whence also Sigmund and Siegmund.
What is the origin of the name Simon?
Simon is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Simon?
Since 1880, 161 girls and 70,283 boys in the U.S. have been named Simon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3135 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #142 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #230 for boys, with 1,529 babies given the name.
Is Simon a boy or girl name?
Simon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 161 girls and 70,283 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.