Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Simon Rank #251

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #251 for Simon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Simon more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Simon mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oliver and Simon boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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