Simon vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Simon Rank #251

Sean Rank #437

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Simon or Sean more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Simon and Sean mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Simon and Sean boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.