Matteo vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Matteo Rank #138
Simon Rank #251

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matteo ___

  • Matteo James
  • Matteo Giovanni
  • Matteo Luca
  • Matteo Rafael
  • Matteo Alessandro
  • Matteo Enzo

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 Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Simon more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Simon mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matteo and Simon boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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