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The baby name Simeon is a Boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SIM-ee-ən.

Simeon is Greek, Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Origin: Greek, Hebrew
Pronunciation: SIM-ee-ən

What is the meaning of the name Simeon ?

The baby name Simeon is a boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SIM-ee-ən.

Simeon is Greek, Hebrew in Origin.

Simeon is the English form of Greek Symeōn (Συμεών), a transliteration of Biblical Hebrew Šimʿon (שִׁמְעוֹן), the earliest attested form in the Hebrew Bible. Genesis 29:33 links it with the Semitic root š-m-ʿ, expressed in Hebrew by šāmaʿ, to hear, heed, or obey. The final -ōn reflects a Hebrew nominal/personifying ending, so the name is understood as he has heard or man of hearing.

In biblical tradition Simeon names Jacob and Leah’s second son and the tribe associated with him; later Jewish and Christian texts also know figures such as Simeon the Righteous, Luke’s aged temple witness, and Simeon Niger of Antioch. Greek and Latin Christianity favored Symeon beside Simon, while Slavic usage produced Semyon and Semen. English use has remained mainly biblical, with occasional revivalist and Orthodox associations rather than broad modern popularity.

Simeon has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Simeon

Siméon Denis Poisson Politician · Born 1781 · France Siméon Denis Poisson was a French mathematician and physicist best known for his work in probability theory, particularly the Poisson distribution. Born in 1781, he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and physics, influencing later developments in these areas. Simeon II of Bulgaria Politician · Born 1937 · Bulgaria Simeon II of Bulgaria is most famous for being the last reigning Tsar of Bulgaria from 1943 until 1946, when the monarchy was abolished. After decades in exile, he returned to Bulgaria and became the country's Prime Minister from 2001 to 2005, making him one of the few former monarchs to serve as a head of government in a republic. Simeon of Moscow Politician · Born 1316 · Period of Appanages Simeon of Moscow was most famous for serving as Prince of Moscow and Grand Prince of Vladimir from 1340 to 1353, helping strengthen Moscow’s power and prestige. The son of Ivan I, he continued his father’s policies and was also known as Semyon Ivanovich, with the nickname "the Proud."

Simeon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2020 #1 — 431
Ireland Boys 2010 #1 — 751
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
NA Boys 0 #34 379 6,830
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
BG Boys 0 #40 570 3,850
BI Boys 0 #42 3 917
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
BG 0 #57 24 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #127 11 1,769
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Boys 0 #147 8 4,685
RS Boys 0 #150 5 2,277
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2021 #175 9 1,578
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
NA Girls 0 #202 23 7,146
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
France Girls 1941 #217 4 733
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
NG 0 #222 43 5,926
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
NG Boys 0 #230 2,172 16,906
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JM Boys 0 #245 28 6,876
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GR Boys 0 #247 21 6,912
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
Canada Boys 2024 #275 32 2,588
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
CZ Boys 0 #291 14 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Boys 0 #316 30 8,138
CM Boys 0 #320 268 12,054
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BO 0 #362 20 6,868
PH Boys 0 #364 20 11,440
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
France Boys 2020 #385 7 2,846
Finland Boys 0 #387 41 2,041
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO Boys 0 #408 200 9,244
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Austria Boys 0 #416 27 2,180
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #429 19 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Boys 0 #448 20 7,628
PA Boys 0 #450 32 9,305
GT Boys 0 #453 22 7,625
Finland Boys 2026 #460 261 3,552
PE Boys 0 #460 588 14,506
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
CR Boys 0 #473 15 10,188
RU Boys 0 #485 21 12,621
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
HK Boys 0 #510 18 12,905
PS Boys 0 #534 15 10,655
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #592 16 10,983
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
CL Boys 0 #627 39 13,390
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
NG Girls 0 #652 136 15,093
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
United States Boys 2024 #709 184 7,044
CO Boys 0 #720 205 15,656
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #781 151 5,610
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Boys 0 #810 143 5,697
NL Boys 0 #823 129 5,873
ZA Boys 0 #847 349 25,619
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
MX Boys 0 #908 75 16,355
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
United States Girls 2011 #920 5 9,736
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
IN Boys 0 #989 13 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,070 42 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,076 17 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,325 147 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,559 56 28,008

Simeon is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Sweden

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People also ask about Simeon

Simeon is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Simeon is a 3 syllable name, pronounced SIM-ee-ən.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Symeon, Shimon, Simon, Siméon, Simeón and Semyon.
Yes, very popular — Simeon ranked #1 in Germany in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Simeon ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2020).
Yes — 3 notable people named Simeon are in our database, including Siméon Denis Poisson (Politician), Simeon II of Bulgaria (Politician), Simeon of Moscow (Politician).