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Simeon

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIM-ee-un /ˈsɪm.i.ən/High

Meaning: He who hears; hearing; from Hebrew Shim'on (to hear, to listen), the original form of SimonHigh

In 30 seconds: The original Hebrew form of Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'listening.' In the New Testament, Simeon is the devout old man who holds the infant Jesus in the Temple — a scene of profound encounter and recognition.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHe who hears; hearing; from Hebrew Shim'on (to hear, to listen), the original form of Simon
U.S. rank (2024)#1142 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births184 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,258

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Simeon is the original Hebrew form of Simon, from Shim'on (to hear, to listen). In the Hebrew Bible, Simeon was the second son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the twelve tribes. In the New Testament, Simeon blessed the infant Jesus.

Simeon has been used in Christian and Jewish communities for centuries. It ranked #1142 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Simeon in Luke 2:25–35 prophesied that he would not die before seeing the Messiah — and when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple, Simeon held him and said the Nunc Dimittis ('Now dismiss your servant in peace'), one of the most beautiful prayers in the New Testament.
Overall data confidence 94%
Behind the Name — Simeon — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SimonShimon

Nicknames

SimSimi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Simeon (New Testament) (biblical)
    The devout man at the Temple who held the infant Jesus and spoke the Nunc Dimittis ('Lord, now dismiss your servant in peace') in Luke 2:25–35.

If you like Simeon…

Simon— the shorter English form of the same Hebrew name
Gideon— Hebrew three-syllable biblical name with the same ancient sound
Caleb— Hebrew two-syllable biblical name with the same biblical gravitas
Levi— Hebrew tribal name with the same Old Testament patriarchal feel
Solomon— Hebrew patriarch name with the same flowing three-syllable quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Simeon mean?

Simeon means 'he who hears' or 'listening,' from Hebrew Shim'on. It is the original form of Simon.

How do you pronounce Simeon?

It's said SIM-ee-un — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Simeon a boy or girl name?

Simeon is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Simeon?

Simeon ranked #1142 for U.S. boys in 2024.