Hjordis vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hjordis

Girl #28,700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sword goddess"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,700
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jordi, Dis, Hjo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Hjordis Rank #28,700
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #28700 for Hjordis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hjordis ___

  • Hjordis Sigrid
  • Hjordis Astrid
  • Hjordis Ragnhild
  • Hjordis Solveig
  • Hjordis Ingrid

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 Hjordis

Sigrid Gudrun Brynhild Ragnvald Leif

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hjordis or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Hjordis at #28700 in the United States.

What do Hjordis and Simon mean?

Hjordis means "sword goddess" (Old Norse origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hjordis and Simon boy or girl names?

Hjordis is primarily a girl name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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