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Elliot vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Elliot Rank #150
Simon Rank #251

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Simon more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Simon mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Simon boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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