Simon vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Simon Rank #251

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Alan mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Simon and Alan boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.