Simon vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Simon Rank #251

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Joshua mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simon and Joshua boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.