Nash 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

Popularity Comparison

Nash Rank #240
Simon Rank #251

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

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 Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nash or Simon more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nash and Simon mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nash and Simon boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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