Simeon vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Simeon or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Shepard mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Simeon and Shepard boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.