Boy name
Simeon name meaning
“hearing; associated with God having heard”
Simeon means “hearing” and is traditionally associated with God having heard. It comes from Hebrew Shim‘on through Greek Symeōn, preserving a connection with the Hebrew root for hearing. Used for boys in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Simon and Simone and evokes a spoken message being heard.
What does Simeon mean?
Hearing; associated with God having heard
In Turkish: işitme; Tanrı'nın işitmesiyle ilişkilendirilen ad
Simeon and Simon represent different transmission forms of the same Hebrew name. The name belongs to one of Jacob's sons in the Bible and to other figures in the New Testament. These scriptural associations help explain its use in Greek and several European naming traditions over many centuries.
Origin of the name Simeon
Simeon derives through Greek Symeōn from Hebrew Shim‘on. The Hebrew name is connected with the root meaning 'to hear.'
How to pronounce Simeon
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /simeon/ |
Is Simeon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simeon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Simeon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Simeon
Famous people named Simeon
- Simeon Kalfa · b. 1700
FAQ about the name Simeon
What is the meaning of Simeon?
Simeon means “hearing; associated with God having heard”. Simeon derives through Greek Symeōn from Hebrew Shim‘on. The Hebrew name is connected with the root meaning 'to hear.'
Is Simeon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simeon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Simeon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Simeon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Simeon have?
Simeon has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Simeon?
Simeon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Simeon?
Notable people named Simeon include Simeon Kalfa.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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