Edward vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edward Rank #228

Simon Rank #251

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Edward or Simon more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Edward and Simon mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edward and Simon boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.