Simon Meaning

What does Simon mean?

The name Simon is of Hebrew origin.

The meaning of Simon is "hearkening, listening intently".

Simon is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Si-mon.

The Given Name Simon

Simon is a form of Simeon. See Simeon for further details.

Simon appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

Sophisticated yet enchanting, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Simon remains a favorite due to its appealing and chic nature.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Simon Baker, and Simon Callow.

Simon Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 254 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,435 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 263 in baby name popularity for boys with 1,376 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Simon Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Simon has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Simon to other names.

Simon Related Names

Simon is a form of Simeon.

The names Cymone, Jimena, Simao, Simen, Simo, Symon, Szymon, Ximen, Ximena, Ximenez, Ximon, Ximun are all forms of Simon.

Famous Simons

Simon ~ Biblical Character (Acts 9:43, John 6:71, Luke 7:36, Matt. 13:55, Matt. 26:6, Matt. 27:32, Matt. 10:4)
Simon Baker ~ Actor
Simon Callow ~ Actor
Simon Carmiggelt ~ Writer
Simon de Rojas ~ Saint
Simon Helberg ~ Actor
Simon Kiota Bokusai ~ Saint
Simon Kuznets ~ Nobel Prize for Economics 1971
Simon Magnus ~ Biblical Character (Acts 8:9)
Simon of Crepy ~ Saint
Simon of Trent ~ Saint
Simon Pegg ~ Actor
Simon Stock ~ Saint
Simon van der Meer ~ Nobel Prize for Physics 1984
Simon Vestdijk ~ Writer
Simon Yempo ~ Saint

Simon Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Simon.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Simon Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Simon in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Simon.

Just for fun, see the name Simon in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Simon in Nautical Flags page.