simon

Pronunciation
SIGH-mən

Gender
male

Origin

Greek; Hebrew; Biblical

Ranking

  248 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Flat-nosed; God heard; God is listening

The name Simon either comes from the Greek word simos, meaning "flat-nosed," or the Hebrew names Simon, Simeon and Shim'on, meaning "heard" or "listening." There are multiple people named Simon in the Bible, including Simon Peter, Simon the Zealot, and Simon the Pharisee. Teh name has appeared in the Social Security Administration's top-600 for boy names every year since 1900 and has been a a top-250 boy's name every year since 2020.

Famous People Named Simon

  Simon Bolivar

  Leader in the fight for independence in South America

  Simon Cowell

  Music producer and television talent show judge

  Simon Sinek

  Author and motivational speaker known for leadership insights

  Simon Pegg

  Actor and comedian known for his roles in popular films

  Simon Wiesenthal

  Holocaust survivor and human rights activist

  Paul Simon

  Singer-songwriter known for his work in Simon & Garfunkel

  Simon Baker

  Actor known for his role in the TV show 'The Mentalist'

  Simon Singh

  Science writer and broadcaster

  Simon Rattle

  Renowned conductor of classical music

  Simon Property Group

  Largest shopping mall operator in the United States

Famous Media with people Named Simon

    Simon Says

    A classic children's game where players must follow instructions only if preceded by 'Simon says'  

    Simon the Sorcerer

    A series of adventure games featuring a young wizard named Simon  

    Simon Belmont

    A character from the video game series Castlevania, known for fighting vampires  

    Simon the Cat

    A popular animated web series about a mischievous cat  

    Simon and the Land of Chalk Drawings

    A children's TV show about a boy who enters a world of chalk drawings  

    Simon the Digger

    A character from the anime series 'Gurren Lagann' known for his determination and bravery  

    Simon Snow

    A fictional character from the book 'Carry On' by Rainbow Rowell, a wizard in training  

    Simon Seville

    A character from 'Alvin and the Chipmunks', known for being the intellectual of the group  

    Simple Simon

    A nursery rhyme character known for his simple-mindedness  

    Simon the Leper

    A biblical figure who hosted Jesus for a meal