Simon vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Simon Rank #251

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Richard mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Simon and Richard boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.