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Austin 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

Austin Rank #107
Simon Rank #251

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Simon more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Austin and Simon mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Austin and Simon boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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