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Simon
BoyMeaning of Simon: Hebrew: 'he has heard'
Simon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 239th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 524th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#239
1,529 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#524
74 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
70,444
First recorded 1880 · peak 2015
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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