Paul vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Simon mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Simon boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.