What is the origin of the name Simmons?

Simmons is a name of English origin.

How do you pronounce Simmons?

Simmons is pronounced SIM-uhns.

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UnisexEnglish

Simmons

SIM-uhns

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1919

First Recorded

1913

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname derived from the given name Simon, meaning 'to hear' or 'listen' in Hebrew.

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Sim Moe

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Sim Moe

Similar Names

Simon Jameson Harrison Anderson

Personality Traits

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