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Simon vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Louis mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Simon and Louis boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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