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At a Glance
- Meaning
- He has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SIM-ee-on
Simeon (SIM-ee-on) is a classic boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "he has heard." It has a timeless, vintage feel, the kind of name that sounds familiar without being everywhere.
Meaning & Origin of Simeon
Meaning: He has heard.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Simeon
SIM-ee-onIPA /ˈsɪmiən/
Popularity of Simeon
Simeon ranked #360 in 1880, when 23 babies were given the name, and it ranked #1142 in 2024, with 184 babies. That puts it well outside the top 1,000 today, so a child named Simeon is unlikely to share the name with many classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Simeon mean?
He has heard. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Simeon?
Simeon is pronounced SIM-ee-on (IPA: /ˈsɪmiən/).
Is Simeon a popular name right now?
Simeon peaked at #360 in 1880 and is ranked #1142 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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