"one who hears, God has heard"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Simeon
Pronunciation: [ s-IHM-ee-uhn ]
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The Story of Simeon
Simeon comes from the Hebrew Shimon meaning one who hears or God has heard, from the verb shama meaning to hear or to listen. In Genesis, Leah named her second son Simeon saying because the Lord has heard that I am unloved he gave me this one also. Simeon became the ancestor of one of Israel's twelve tribes and the name spread throughout the ancient Jewish and later Christian worlds.
Simeon is the distinguished less-common alternative to the more familiar Simon. It has been gaining traction as parents seek serious biblical names with genuine ancient gravitas. It is particularly beloved in Eastern Orthodox families who celebrate the Feast of Righteous Simeon.
In the New Testament, Simeon was the devout man in the Temple who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah and offered the Nunc Dimittis prayer meaning Lord now let your servant depart in peace from Luke 2:25-35. This prayer is still sung daily at Compline in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox vespers services worldwide.
Historical Record
Simeon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,014 babies have been named Simeon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Simeon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #1,142 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Simeon's prayer the Nunc Dimittis is still sung daily at Compline in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox services worldwide
- Simeon I of Bulgaria from 864 to 927 created the First Bulgarian Empire and championed Slavic literacy
- Multiple saints named Simeon appear in the Byzantine calendar making it one of the most frequently occurring names in Orthodox sainthood
Simeon in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#1,142
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Simeon I of Bulgaria
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Tsar who created the First Bulgarian Empire and was patron of Slavic literacy and the Cyrillic script tradition
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5th-century Syrian ascetic who lived for 37 years atop a pillar, the first and most famous stylite saint venerated in Ca...
5th-century Syrian ascetic who lived for 37 years atop a pillar, the first and most famous stylite saint venerated in Catholic and Orthodox traditions
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Simeon the Biblical patriarch
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Second son of Jacob and Leah in the Hebrew Bible, ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,142
- Total SSA Count
- 184
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
"one who hears, God has heard" (from Hebrew). Simeon comes from the Hebrew Shimon meaning one who hears or God has heard, from the verb shama meaning to hear or to listen. In Genesis, Leah named her second son Simeon saying because the Lord has heard that I am unloved he gave me this one also. Simeon became the ancestor of one of Israel's twelve tribes and the name spread throughout the ancient Jewish and later Christian worlds.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon has Hebrew, English, Greek, Slavic, and Eastern Orthodox origins. In Hebrew, it means "one who hears, God has heard".
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1142. As a girl name, it is ranked #59981. Simeon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Simeon?
Simeon is pronounced s-IHM-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Simeon?
Simeon is currently ranked #1142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Simeon?
Common nicknames for Simeon include Sim and Sime.
What are good middle names for Simeon?
Popular middle name pairings include Simeon James, Simeon David, Simeon Elias, Simeon Luther, Simeon John, Simeon Paul, and Simeon Aaron.
What are good sibling names for Simeon?
Names that pair well with Simeon as siblings include Levi, Judah, Rebekah, Naomi, Ezra, Miriam, and Tobias.
How many syllables does Simeon have?
Simeon has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Simeon a common or rare name?
Simeon is an uncommon name, ranked #1142 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Simeon
Simeon is a boy name with Hebrew, English, Greek, Slavic, and Eastern Orthodox origins . The name means "one who hears, God has heard" in Hebrew .
Is Simeon a boy or girl name? Simeon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,142 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,981. Simeon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Simeon is currently ranked #1,142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Simeon has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-IHM-ee-uhn, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Simeon include Sim and Sime. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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