Gender: Boy
Meaning: He has heard or flat-nosed
Origin: Hebrew/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #252 in 2024 with 1,402 babies born.
History: Simon is the Greek form of the Hebrew 'Shimon,' meaning he has heard. It was the birth name of Saint Peter, the apostle Jesus renamed. It was also borne by Simon the Zealot, another apostle. The name has been used throughout Christian and Jewish history and remains popular across Europe, the Americas, and Australia as a strong, classic name.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Simon? About 1 in 2,374 babies born in 2024 were named Simon, or roughly 3.8 per day in the United States.
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