Simon vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Simon Rank #251

Gideon Rank #332

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Simon or Gideon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Simon and Gideon mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simon and Gideon boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.