Olivia vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Sime

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Simeon Rank #1,142

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Simeon ___

  • Simeon James
  • Simeon David
  • Simeon Elias
  • Simeon Luther
  • Simeon John
  • Simeon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Simeon more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Simeon mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Simeon boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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