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Patrick vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Simon Rank #251

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Simon more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Simon mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Patrick and Simon boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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