Simon vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Simon Rank #251

Franklin Rank #389

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Simon or Franklin more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Simon and Franklin mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Simon and Franklin boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.