Simon vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Simon Rank #251

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and River mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Simon and River boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.