Simon

Meaning of Simon

Simon means "to hear" or "listening". It can also mean "God has heard."

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

Popularity of Simon

Simon is climbing again, up to #230 in 2025 from #251 in 2024 after peaking at #229 in 2013.

Notable people named Simon

• Simon Cowell
  Television personality and producer
• Simon Pegg
  English actor and comedian
• Paul Simon
  American singer and songwriter
• Simon Helberg
  American actor and comedian
• Simon Baker
  Australian actor and director

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Questions about the name Simon

What does the name Simon mean?

Simon means simon means "to hear" or "listening". it can also mean "god has heard.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Simon?

In 2025, Simon ranked #230 for boys, up from #251 the year before.

When was Simon most popular?

Simon peaked at #229 in 2013.