Louis vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Louis Rank #236
Simon Rank #251

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis Charles

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 Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Simon more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Louis and Simon mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Louis and Simon boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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