Boy name
Simon name meaning
“he has heard; God has heard”
Simon means “he has heard” or, in its traditional interpretation, “God has heard.” It comes through Greek from Hebrew Shimon, a name connected with the root meaning to hear. In Türkiye it is masculine. Related forms include Simeon and Simone, all sharing an association with hearing a spoken word.
What does Simon mean?
He has heard; God has heard
In Turkish: işitti; Tanrı işitti
Simon is an ancient name appearing in different parts of the Bible. The apostle Peter's additional name Simon is a prominent historical association. Shim'on and Simeon are related forms, while the spelling Simon is shared by several European languages and preserves the underlying reference to hearing.
Origin of the name Simon
Simon is a form of Hebrew Shim'on transmitted through Greek. The Hebrew name is connected with hearing and is traditionally understood as expressing that God has heard.
How to pronounce Simon
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /simon/ |
Is Simon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Simon 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
Spellings covered by this page: Şimon
Names that sound like Simon
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Simon
- Simon Taylilyan · b. 1870
FAQ about the name Simon
What is the meaning of Simon?
Simon means “he has heard; God has heard”. Simon is a form of Hebrew Shim'on transmitted through Greek. The Hebrew name is connected with hearing and is traditionally understood as expressing that God has heard.
Is Simon a boy’s name?
Yes, Simon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Simon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Simon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Simon?
Simon is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Simon have?
Simon has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Simon?
Simon 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.
What are other spellings of Simon?
Other spellings: Şimon.
Famous people named Simon?
Notable people named Simon include Simon Taylilyan.
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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