Simeon vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Gordon mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Simeon and Gordon boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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