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Prince vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Prince Rank #404
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #404 for Prince.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prince or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Simon mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Prince and Simon boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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