Simeon vs Ernest

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 #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Simeon or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Ernest mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Simeon and Ernest boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.