Simon vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Simon Rank #251

Paul Rank #264

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Simon or Paul more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Simon and Paul mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Simon and Paul boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.