Simon vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Alex mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Alex boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.