Simon vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Simon Rank #251

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Ryan mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Simon and Ryan boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.