The first name Simeon
A boy’s name from Hebrew meaning “hearkening”, “listening”.
Pronounced /ˈsɪ.mi.ən/ 3 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
Hebrew origin
Simeon means “hearkening”, “listening” in Hebrew.
From Middle English Simeon, from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών (Sŭmeṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿôn, “hearkening, listening”), originally referring to Simeon, a son of Jacob. Doublet of Simon.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 28 boys were named Simeon, making it the 1,066th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1996, with 67 births (#351).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Simeon with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Simeon at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 197 boys born in the United States were named Simeon, the 1,094th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2019, when 222 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Simeon in other languages
Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary
Nicknames and spellings
Nicknames for Simeon
- Sim
Famous people named Simeon
41 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Siméon Denis PoissonFrench mathematician, mechanician and physicist (1781–1840)
- Simeon I of BulgariaBulgarian Tsar who ruled from 893 to 927
- Simeon StylitesChristian ascetic saint, 389–459
- Simeon SolomonBritish artist (1840 – 1905)
- Simeon SimeonovBulgarian footballer (1946-2000)
- Simeon JacksonCanadian footballer, born 1987
- Simeon Stylites the YoungerChristian Saint, 521–597
- Simeon ten HoltDutch modern classical composer (1923-2012)
- Simeón ToribioFilipino athlete (1905-1969)
- Siméon-François BerneuxFrench Roman Catholic missioner, bishop and saint (1814-1866)
- Simeon SlavchevBulgarian association football player, born 1993
- Simeon PriceAmateur golfer (1882–1945)
More Hebrew boys’ names
Questions
- What does the name Simeon mean?
- Simeon means “hearkening”, “listening” in Hebrew.
- What is the origin of the name Simeon?
- From Middle English Simeon, from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών (Sŭmeṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿôn, “hearkening, listening”), originally referring to Simeon, a son of Jacob. Doublet of Simon.
- How popular is the name Simeon?
- In 2025, 28 boys born in England and Wales were named Simeon, ranking 1,066th. Its peak was 1996, with 67 births.
- What are nicknames for Simeon?
- Common nicknames for Simeon include Sim.
- Is Simeon a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 9,487 US babies named Simeon since 1880 were boys.
- When was Simeon most popular?
- 2019 in the United States, when 222 babies were named Simeon, its highest rank at 965th.
- How do you pronounce Simeon?
- Simeon is /ˈsɪ.mi.ən/, 3 syllables.
- Is Simeon also a surname?
- Yes. Simeon is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.