Azrael vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azrael

Boy #736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Islamic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#736
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Raz, Ari

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Shimon

Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#935
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shim, Moni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Azrael Rank #736
Shimon Rank #935

Azrael is more popular, ranked #736 vs #935 for Shimon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azrael ___

  • Azrael James
  • Azrael Samuel
  • Azrael Elias
  • Azrael Nathaniel
  • Azrael Solomon
  • Azrael Micah

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 Azrael

Lucifer Raphael Gabriel Zephyr Seraphina

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azrael or Shimon more popular?

Azrael is more popular, ranked #736 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Azrael and Shimon mean?

Azrael means "help of God" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azrael and Shimon boy or girl names?

Azrael is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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