Simon vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Simon Rank #251

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Eli mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simon and Eli boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.