Simon vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Simon Rank #251

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Griffin mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Simon and Griffin boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.