Stephen vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Simon Rank #251

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

Is Stephen or Simon more popular?

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

What do Stephen and Simon mean?

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

Are Stephen and Simon boy or girl names?

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