Back to Baby Names

Simon vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Theo mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Simon and Theo boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons