Simon
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Simon
Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimʿon (שׁמְעוֹן), meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard," from the root šmʿ (to hear).
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Etymology
Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimʿon (שׁמְעוֹן), meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard," from the root šmʿ (to hear). The name was borne by Saint Peter (originally Simon Peter) in Christianity and remains widespread in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with significant historical use across Mediterranean and European societies since biblical times.
Simon currently ranks #230 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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