Simeon vs Howard

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

Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Howard mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Simeon and Howard boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.

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