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Xavier vs Simon

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

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Popularity Comparison

Xavier Rank #102
Simon Rank #251

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xavier or Simon more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Simon mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xavier and Simon boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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