Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Simon
Simon is a name with real weather behind it — generations of use, but no dust. Linguistically, Simon carries the meaning "He has heard", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. The Hebrew roots give Simon a cultural lineage that long predates its modern revival. Our reviewers flagged Simon as a strong "first introduction" name: it teaches and reads cleanly in print, on a name tag, and over the phone.
Popularity-wise, Simon lives in the top 1,000 on the latest SSA charts — distinctive but not obscure. Year-over-year, the rank moves only slightly, suggesting the name has reached a stable plateau rather than a momentary peak. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. If Simeon is already on your list, Simon belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Simon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Simon to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Simon as S·I·M·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Simon is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Simon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Simona, Simone, Simony, Simo.
- Nicknames: Sim and S.
- Middle names: Pair Simon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Simon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Simeon, Shimon, Shannon, Simone, Simona — full picks on the sibling names for Simon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Simon? Browse our names like Simon 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 Simon
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means "He has heard" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Simon?
Simon originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Simon?
Simon has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Simon a boy's or girl's name?
Simon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Simon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Simon sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Simon?
Names that share Simon's sound and style include Simeon, Shimon, Shannon, Simone, Simona.
What middle names pair well with Simon?
Good middle-name fits for Simon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Simon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Simon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Simon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Simon share its rhythm without rhyming — Simeon, Shimon, Shannon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.