Avraham vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avraham

Boy #1,028 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,028
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avram

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avraham Rank #1,028
Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #1028 for Avraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avraham ___

  • Avraham Moshe
  • Avraham David
  • Avraham Yosef
  • Avraham Shlomo
  • Avraham Natan
  • Avraham Yitzhak

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 Avraham

Sara Rivka Leah Rachel Yitzhak

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avraham or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Avraham at #1028 in the United States.

What do Avraham and Shimon mean?

Avraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avraham and Shimon boy or girl names?

Avraham is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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