Simeon
Boy name · French · Greek · Hebrew · Latin
Meaninghe has heard · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,091
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #356 in 1880
197 babies were named Simeon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 10 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Simeon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Simeon
Simeon Stylites
Christian ascetic saint
Choose Simeon and your child shares a first name with Simeon Stylites, a Christian ascetic saint. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Simeon, like who?” Simeon Stylites's Wikipedia article is available in 42 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,673 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Simeon, 197 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Simeon would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySimeon has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Simeons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #356. Today it's #1,091, so it could be due a comeback.
- Where it's lovedSimeon is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #437, followed by Minnesota (#477) and Pennsylvania (#546). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Simeon means “he has heard”. Our records link it to French, Greek and Hebrew roots.
About the name Simeon
Simeon is a boy name of French, Greek and Hebrew origin meaning “he has heard”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Simeon for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #356 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,091, with 197 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek namesHebrew namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 139 | 7,203 boys |
| 1890s | 55 | 18,034 boys |
| 1900s | 52 | 19,205 boys |
| 1910s | 38 | 26,288 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,388 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 46,512 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 66,534 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 76,805 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 66,711 boys |
| 1970s | 37 | 27,189 boys |
| 1980s | 48 | 21,030 boys |
| 1990s | 62 | 16,077 boys |
| 2000s | 97 | 10,347 boys |
| 2010s | 105 | 9,515 boys |
| 2020s | 104 | 9,598 boys |
Other spellings of Simeon
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon means “he has heard” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon has French, Greek, Hebrew, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Simeon?
Simeon ranked #1,091 for US boys in 2025, given to 197 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#356).