Baylor vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Si, Sim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #366 for Baylor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Simon ___

  • Simon James
  • Simon Thomas
  • Simon George
  • Simon Peter
  • Simon Alexander
  • Simon Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Simon mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baylor and Simon boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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