Simeon vs Stefan

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

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Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stef, Fane

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Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Stefan Rank #1,002

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Simeon ___

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

Stefan ___

  • Stefan James
  • Stefan Alexander
  • Stefan Michael
  • Stefan Paul
  • Stefan Lukas
  • Stefan Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Stefan

Klaus Markus Lukas Katarina Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Stefan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Stefan mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Simeon and Stefan boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.

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