Simeon vs Jairus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

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Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English American

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Jairus Rank #3,610

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Is Simeon or Jairus more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Jairus mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simeon and Jairus boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.