Ben vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Ben Rank #802
Shimon Rank #935

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #935 for Shimon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

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 Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Shimon more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Ben and Shimon mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Shimon boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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