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Simon vs Finley

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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Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Finley Rank #290

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #290 for Finley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Finley more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Finley at #290 in the United States.

What do Simon and Finley mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Simon and Finley boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Finley is primarily a boy name.

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