Joan vs Simone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Joan Rank #1,238

Simone Rank #1,040

Simone is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1238 for Joan.

Is Joan or Simone more popular?

Simone is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Joan at #1238 in the United States.

What do Joan and Simone mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Joan and Simone boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a girl name. Simone is primarily a girl name.