James vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

James Rank #5
Simeon Rank #1,142

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Simeon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do James and Simeon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Simeon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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