Simon vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Nicolas mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.