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Julius vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Simon mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julius and Simon boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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