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Lewis vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Lewis Rank #435
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Simon mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lewis and Simon boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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