Jared vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Jared Rank #394

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Simon mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jared and Simon boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.