Simon vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Peter mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Peter boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.