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Simon vs Frederick

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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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Frederick Rank #424

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #424 for Frederick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Frederick more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Simon and Frederick mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Simon and Frederick boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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