Simon vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

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Simon Rank #251

Reid Rank #300

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Simon or Reid more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Simon and Reid mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Simon and Reid boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.