Simon vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Simon Rank #251

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Max mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Simon and Max boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.