Adler vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adler

Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#965
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adler Rank #965
Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #965 for Adler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adler ___

  • Adler James
  • Adler Cole
  • Adler Grey
  • Adler Flynn
  • Adler Reed
  • Adler Nash

Shimon ___

  • Shimon Ben
  • Shimon Levi
  • Shimon Yosef
  • Shimon Ari
  • Shimon Elan
  • Shimon David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adler

Beckham Marlowe Steele Fallon Sloane

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adler or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Adler at #965 in the United States.

What do Adler and Shimon mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adler and Shimon boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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