Bryan 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

Bryan Rank #306
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #306 for Bryan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryan ___

  • Bryan James
  • Bryan Michael
  • Bryan Lee
  • Bryan Patrick
  • Bryan Thomas
  • Bryan Joseph

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 Bryan

Kevin Sean Colleen Megan Connor

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryan or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Simon mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bryan and Simon boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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