Howard vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

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Howard Rank #1,056

Simeon Rank #1,142

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Howard or Simeon more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Howard and Simeon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Simeon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.