Simeon vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Bernard Rank #1,320

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Simeon or Bernard more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Bernard mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Simeon and Bernard boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.