Harvey vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

Cultural Roots

English British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harv

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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

Harvey Rank #244
Simon Rank #251

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

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 Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey or Simon more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Simon mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harvey and Simon boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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