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Roman 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

Roman Rank #52
Simon Rank #251

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Simon more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Roman and Simon mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roman and Simon boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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