Simeon vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Simeon or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Richard mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Simeon and Richard boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.