Olivia 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

Olivia Rank #1
Simon Rank #251

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #251 for Simon.

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

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Simon more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Simon mean?

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

Are Olivia and Simon boy or girl names?

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

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