Simon vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Simon Rank #251

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Rafael mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simon and Rafael boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.