Simeon vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Theodore mean?

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

Are Simeon and Theodore boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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