Simon vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Simon Rank #251

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Edward mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Simon and Edward boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.