Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Shimon
Shimon is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Shimon is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Shimon often also consider Shannon.
Shimon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Shimon has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Shimon to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Shimon as S·H·I·M·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Shimon is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Shimon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Shimona, Shimone, Shimony, Shimo.
- Nicknames: Shi and S.
- Middle names: Pair Shimon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Shimon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Shannon, Simeon, Simon, Shannen, Shannan — full picks on the sibling names for Shimon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Shimon? Browse our names like Shimon guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Shimon
What does the name Shimon mean?
Shimon has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Shimon?
Shimon originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Shimon?
Shimon has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Shimon a boy's or girl's name?
Shimon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Shimon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Shimon sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Shimon?
Names that share Shimon's sound and style include Shannon, Simeon, Simon, Shannen, Shannan.
What middle names pair well with Shimon?
Good middle-name fits for Shimon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Shimon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Shimon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Shimon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shimon share its rhythm without rhyming — Shannon, Simeon, Simon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.