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Ashton vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ashton Rank #188
Simon Rank #251

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Simon more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Simon mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashton and Simon boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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