What is the origin of the name Symeon?

Symeon is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Symeon?

Symeon is currently ranked #6764 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Symeon?

Symeon is pronounced SIM-ee-uhn.

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BoyHebrew

Symeon

SIM-ee-uhn

Popularity

#6764

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

211

Peak Year

#13 in 2000

First Recorded

1975

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An archaic spelling of Simeon, derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'God has heard'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Sim Syme

Spelling Variations

Simeon Simon

Similar Names

Samson Silas Eamon Jonah Tobias

Personality Traits

WiseThoughtfulSensitiveQuiet

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