Simeon vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Gerald Rank #1,168

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Simeon or Gerald more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Gerald mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Simeon and Gerald boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.