Gerald vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Simeon mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Simeon boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.