Bobby vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Simeon Rank #1,142

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Bobby or Simeon more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Simeon mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bobby and Simeon boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.