Simon
SY-muhn
Popularity
#252
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
68,893
Peak Year
#1,653 in 2015
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Simon is a Hebrew name derived from 'Shim'on,' meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' It is a common name in the Bible.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Simon Cowell
English television personality and music executive.
Simon Bolivar
Venezuelan military and political leader.
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