Olivia vs Simone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Mona

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Simone Rank #1,040

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1040 for Simone.

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

Simone ___

  • Simone Grace
  • Simone Marie
  • Simone Claire
  • Simone Louise
  • Simone Elise
  • Simone Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Simone

Celeste Margot Dominique Marcel Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Simone more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Simone at #1040 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Simone mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Olivia and Simone boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Simone is primarily a girl name.

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