Simon vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Stephen Rank #378

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Simon or Stephen more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Simon and Stephen mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Simon and Stephen boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.