Immanuel vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Immanuel

Boy #1,210 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Ethiopian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,210
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Imani, Manu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Immanuel Rank #1,210
Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1210 for Immanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Immanuel ___

  • Immanuel David
  • Immanuel Joseph
  • Immanuel Aaron
  • Immanuel James
  • Immanuel Elijah
  • Immanuel Michael

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 Immanuel

Ezekiel Solomon Miriam Deborah Nathaniel

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Immanuel or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Immanuel at #1210 in the United States.

What do Immanuel and Simeon mean?

Immanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Immanuel and Simeon boy or girl names?

Immanuel is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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