Jairus vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairus

Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English American

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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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Jairus Rank #3,610

Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Is Jairus or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Jairus and Simeon mean?

Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jairus and Simeon boy or girl names?

Jairus is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.