Sims
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Sims
Sims is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Sim," derived from the Hebrew name Simeon, which means "God has heard." The name has English and Scottish roots, becoming established as a hereditary surname during the medieval period, particularly in northern England and Scotland.
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Etymology
Sims is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Sim," derived from the Hebrew name Simeon, which means "God has heard." The name has English and Scottish roots, becoming established as a hereditary surname during the medieval period, particularly in northern England and Scotland.
Sims currently ranks #11,794 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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