Simeon

Meaning of Simeon

Simeon means "God has heard". It can also mean "listening" or "obedient".

Simeon has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Simeon

After ranking as high as #831 in 2003, Simeon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Simeon

• Simeon Rice
  Former NFL player
• Simeon Panda
  Fitness entrepreneur
• Simeon Jackson
  Canadian soccer player
• Simeon Stylites
  Christian ascetic saint
• Simeon ben Shetach
  Pharisee scholar

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Questions about the name Simeon

What does the name Simeon mean?

Simeon means simeon means "god has heard". it can also mean "listening" or "obedient", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Simeon a boy's or a girl's name?

Simeon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Simeon?

Simeon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Simeon most popular?

Simeon peaked at #831 in 2003.