Benson vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Benson Rank #436
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #436 for Benson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benson ___

  • Benson James
  • Benson Cole
  • Benson Reid
  • Benson Thomas
  • Benson Lee
  • Benson Grant

Simon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benson

Harrison Fletcher Emery Weston Nora

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Simon mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benson and Simon boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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