Gordon vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gordie, Gordo

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Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Sime

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Simeon Rank #1,142

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gordon ___

  • Gordon James
  • Gordon Scott
  • Gordon Alexander
  • Gordon Andrew
  • Gordon Bruce
  • Gordon Keith

Simeon ___

  • Simeon James
  • Simeon David
  • Simeon Elias
  • Simeon Luther
  • Simeon John
  • Simeon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gordon

Donald Alastair Fiona Hamish Moira

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Simeon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Simeon mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gordon and Simeon boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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