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Andrew vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Simon Rank #251

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Simon more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Simon mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrew and Simon boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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