Simon

Simon is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning He has heard.

What Simon means

He has heard.

Simon sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Simon comes from

Hebrew names are frequently built as short phrases rather than single words, and many are theophoric — they contain a name of God as one element. This is why so many carry a full sentence of meaning.

Simon is recorded as Hebrew in origin. Browse other Hebrew names.

How popular is Simon?

Simon is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Simon is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Simon

Simon sits in our scripture group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: Biblical

Names like Simon

These share Simon's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Samuel — God has heard.
• Asher — Happy, blessed, fortunate.
• Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
• Caleb — Whole-hearted; faithful.
• Daniel — God is my judge.
• David — Beloved.
• Elijah — Yahweh is my God.
• Ethan — Strong, firm, enduring.
• Ezra — Help, helper.
• Gabriel — God is my strength.
• Isaac — He will laugh; laughter.
• James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.

More Hebrew names

• Shira — Song; poetry.
• Solomon — Peace.
• Shiloh — Peaceful one; a gift.
• Susanna — Lily; a graceful flower.
• Seraphina — Fiery, burning — the seraphim angels.
• Susannah — Lily; graceful flower.
• Selah — Pause and praise.
• Talia — Dew of God; gentle rain.
• Sarah — Princess; noblewoman.
• Tamar — Date palm tree.