Simon vs Stephen

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

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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Stephen Rank #378

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #378 for Stephen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Simon ___

  • Simon James
  • Simon Thomas
  • Simon George
  • Simon Peter
  • Simon Alexander
  • Simon Henry

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Stephen more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Simon and Stephen mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Simon and Stephen boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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