Simon vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Simon Rank #251

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Josiah mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simon and Josiah boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.