What is the origin of the name Simeon?

Simeon is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Simeon?

Simeon is currently ranked #1142 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Simeon?

Simeon is pronounced SIM-ee-ən.

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BoyHebrew

Simeon

SIM-ee-ən

Popularity

#1142

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

9,283

Peak Year

#222 in 2019

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'hearing' or 'God has heard'.

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Sim Si

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Simeon the Righteous
High Priest during the Second Temple period

Nicknames

Sim Si

Spelling Variations

Simon Semyon

Similar Names

Samuel Caleb Elijah Josiah

Personality Traits

WiseKindPatientUnderstanding

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