Simon vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Simon Rank #251

Brian Rank #301

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Simon or Brian more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Simon and Brian mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Simon and Brian boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.