Nicholas vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

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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

Nicholas Rank #117
Simon Rank #251

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

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 Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Simon more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Simon mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Simon boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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