Simon vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Simon Rank #251

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Arthur mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Simon and Arthur boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.