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Simon vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Elliott mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Simon and Elliott boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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