Simon vs Francis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Simon Rank #251

Francis Rank #451

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #451 for Francis.

Is Simon or Francis more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Simon and Francis mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Simon and Francis boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Francis is primarily a boy name.