King vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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King Rank #343

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Simon mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Simon boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.