Simon vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Simon Rank #251

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Evan mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Simon and Evan boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.