Boy name
Simon name meaning
“he has heard”
Simon is a masculine name meaning he has heard, derived from Hebrew Shimʿon through the Greek and Latin form Simon. The name appears in the New Testament. One of its references there is as the original name of Peter, before he was known as Peter.
What does Simon mean?
He has heard
In Indonesian: ia telah mendengar
Origin and cultural usage of Simon
From Hebrew Shimʿon through Greek and Latin Simon. It appears in the New Testament, including as Peter's original name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Simon
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Simon, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Simon as a first name
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Simon Ezra
Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard and comes bringing help.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard water flowing down among stones.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Simon Gilbert
Interpretation
May he uphold a glorious promise after he has heard.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved person who has heard water flowing down.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Yordan: that which flows down
- Dave: beloved
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Simon Juan
Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard that God graciously bestows love.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Juan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
A picture of a king who has heard and has given.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Nathan: he has given
- Melky: my king
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Simon Patrick
Interpretation
A picture of a nobleman who has heard what was spoken.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
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Simon Valentino
Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard, possessing strength and vigor.Meaning of each word
- Simon: he has heard
- Valentino: strong, healthy
Simon as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved person who has heard that God will exalt.Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Simon: he has heard
- Dave: beloved
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Interpretation
A picture of a brave person who has heard that God is his help.Meaning of each word
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Simon: he has heard
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard, united and hoping God will add.Meaning of each word
- Yose: may God add
- Simon: he has heard
- Levi: joined, attached
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Interpretation
A picture of someone reborn, who has heard and is associated with Marcius.Meaning of each word
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Simon: he has heard
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Interpretation
A picture of the birth of someone who has heard something flowing down.Meaning of each word
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Simon: he has heard
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard breath, with courage like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Simon: he has heard
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
Simon as a last name
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Eben Simon
Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard, alongside a stone.Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Simon: he has heard
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Interpretation
A picture of an honored father who has heard, brave as a lion.Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Abram: exalted father
- Simon: he has heard
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Laurence Simon
Interpretation
A picture of someone from Laurentum who has heard what was spoken.Meaning of each word
- Laurence: from Laurentum
- Simon: he has heard
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Jeremy Simon
Interpretation
A picture of someone who has heard that God will exalt.Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Simon: he has heard
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Melky Simon
Interpretation
A picture of a king who has heard what was spoken.Meaning of each word
- Melky: my king
- Simon: he has heard
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Justin Simon
Interpretation
A picture of a just person who has heard and upholds truth.Meaning of each word
- Justin: just, upright
- Simon: he has heard
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How to pronounce Simon
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦩꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮙᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Simon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Simon ranks #189 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Simon
Famous people named Simon
- Simon Santoso · b. 1985
- Simon Tuturop · b. 2000
- Simon Djatwoko Irwantoro Soekarno · b. 1966
- Simon Petrus Lili Tjahjadi · b. 1963
- Simon Subandi Supriadi
- Simon Aloysius Mantiri
- Simon Kujiro · b. 1982
- Simon Nahak · b. 1964
- Simon Patrice Morin · b. 1946
- Simon Pinem · b. 1980
- Simon PS · b. 1940
- Marah Simon Mhd Syah
FAQ about the name Simon
What is the meaning of Simon?
Simon means he has heard. From Hebrew Shimʿon through Greek and Latin Simon. It appears in the New Testament, including as Peter's original name.
Is Simon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Simon?
Simon is of Hebrew, Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Simon have?
Simon has 2 syllables (Si-mon) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Simon?
Simon ranks #189 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Simon?
Some ideas: Simon Ezra; Jeremy Simon Dave; Eben Simon.
Famous people named Simon?
Notable people named Simon include Simon Santoso, Simon Tuturop, Simon Djatwoko Irwantoro Soekarno.
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