Simeon
Simeon is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “he who hears, God has heard.” One of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible and ancestor of the tribe of Simeon.
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how do you pronounce Simeon?
SIM-ee-on
where does the name Simeon come from?
From the Hebrew by way of the Greek Συμεών, hearkening or listening, first the name of Simeon, a son of Jacob.
Also the name of the righteous man who blessed the infant Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
how popular is this name?
Simeon has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 46 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 94. It peaked at #356 in 1880, and ranked #961 in 2019.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #961 |
| 2017 | #968 |
| 2015 | #998 |
| 2012 | #975 |
| 2010 | #997 |
| 2000 | #895 |
| 1980 | #894 |
| 1890 | #884 |
| 1880 | #356 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Simeon fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Simeon
Simeon is related to Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, and the Greek form was Latinized as Symeon. In the Gospel of Luke, Simeon blesses the infant Jesus in the Temple.
who are famous people named Simeon?
- Simeon Stylites (early Christian ascetic)
- Simeon the Righteous (biblical figure)
what are the nicknames and variants of Simeon?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Simeon?
what names go well with Simeon?
Sibling names that share Simeon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon means “he who hears, God has heard”.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Simon and Symeon.
How popular is the name Simeon?
Simeon ranked #961 in the US in 2019, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #356, and it has spent 46 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Simeon?
Simeon is pronounced SIM-ee-on, with 3 syllables.
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