What does the name Simon mean?

The first name Simon means “he has heard”.

Is Simon a girls' or boys' name?

Simon is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Simon?

Simon is one of the very popular first names.

When is Simon's name day?

Simon's name day is on October 28.

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Simon

“he has heard”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 86 of 100Very popular
Famous bearers: Simon Cowell Simon Pegg Simon van der Meer Simon Wiesenthal Simon Smith Kuznets Simon Mignolet Simon Kjær Simon Baker Simon Helberg Simon Stevin

About the name Simon

Simon is a masculine first name meaning “he has heard”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 2 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Its name day is on October 28.

Frequently asked about Simon

What does the name Simon mean?: The first name Simon means “he has heard”.
Where does the name Simon come from?: Simon has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Simon a girls' or boys' name?: Simon is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Simon?: Simon is one of the very popular first names.
When is Simon's name day?: Simon's name day is on October 28.

Name day of Simon

October 28

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