Symon
Boy name · English · Greek · Hebrew
Meaninghe has heard · English form of Simon
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,530 in 2012
10 babies were named Symon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Symon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Symon, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Symon would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySymon first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #3,530.
- TrendSymon has slipped 1,059 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningSymon is an English form of Simon, which means “he has heard”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Hebrew roots.
About the name Symon
Symon is a boy name of English, Greek and Hebrew origin meaning “he has heard”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Symon for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 38 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #3,530 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 118,765 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,473 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
Other spellings of Symon
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Symon
What does the name Symon mean?
Symon means “he has heard” in English, as a form of Simon.
What is the origin of the name Symon?
Symon has English, Greek, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Symon a boy or girl name?
Symon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Symon?
Symon ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#3,530).