Ben vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Shimon Rank #935

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #935 for Shimon.

Is Ben or Shimon more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Ben and Shimon mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Shimon boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.