Nathan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Simon Rank #251

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Nathan or Simon more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Simon mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Simon boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.