Simon

At a Glance: Name: Simon – Meaning: he has heard – Origin: Hebrew (historically conflated with a Greek name and, in English, with Germanic Sigmund) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SY-mun

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Simon is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, historically linked with a Greek name and, in English, with the Germanic name Sigmund. Its meaning is "he has heard," and it's pronounced SY-mun. It carries a vintage feel with warmth built in.

Meaning & Origin of Simon

Meaning: He has heard.

Origin: Hebrew (historically conflated with a Greek name and, in English, with Germanic Sigmund).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Simon

Phonetic: SY-mun   IPA: /ˈsaɪmən/

Popularity of Simon

Simon reached its peak popularity in 1886 at #142 with 97 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #252 with 1,402 babies, showing it's held on with far greater numbers than in its earliest recorded years.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Simon mean?

He has heard. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Simon)

How do you pronounce Simon?

Simon is pronounced SY-mun (IPA: /ˈsaɪmən/).

Is Simon a popular name right now?

Simon peaked at #142 in 1886 and is ranked #252 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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