Simon vs Theodore

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #251 for Simon.

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

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 Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Theodore mean?

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

Are Simon and Theodore boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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