Hunter vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

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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Hunter Rank #128

Simon Rank #251

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Hunter or Simon more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Simon mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and Simon boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.