Jonathan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathan Rank #83

Simon Rank #251

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Jonathan or Simon more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Simon mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and Simon boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.