Simon vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Simon Rank #251

King Rank #343

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #343 for King.

Is Simon or King more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Simon and King mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Simon and King boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.