Benny vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#892
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, 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

Benny Rank #892
Shimon Rank #935

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #935 for Shimon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benny ___

  • Benny James
  • Benny Lee
  • Benny Thomas
  • Benny Joseph
  • Benny Ray
  • Benny Dean

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 Benny

Tommy Charlie Freddie Millie Rosie

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Shimon more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Benny and Shimon mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benny and Shimon boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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