Shimon vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shimon

Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#935
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shim, Moni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shimon Rank #935
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #935 for Shimon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shimon ___

  • Shimon Ben
  • Shimon Levi
  • Shimon Yosef
  • Shimon Ari
  • Shimon Elan
  • Shimon David

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shimon or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shimon at #935 in the United States.

What do Shimon and Theodore mean?

Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shimon and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shimon is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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