Simon vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Leon mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Leon boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.