Anderson vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Anderson Rank #357

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Simon mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anderson and Simon boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.