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Symeon

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIM-ee-on /ˈsɪm.i.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Simeon — from Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; God has heard; one who hears'Low

In 30 seconds: He has heard; God has heard: Symeon is the Greek Simeon — 'he has heard'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SIM-ee-on').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningThe Greek form of Simeon — from Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; God has heard; one who hears'
U.S. rank (2024)#6764 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419752024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Symeon is the Greek form of Simeon — from the Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; God has heard; one who hears' (a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel). A crisp, classic name across Greek and Orthodox families (said 'SIM-ee-on'; nickname Sim).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Orthodox families. Rare in this spelling, he-has-heard at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Simeon means 'he has heard; God has heard; one who hears' in Hebrew — Symeon is its Greek form, crisp and classic (said 'SIM-ee-on').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Simeon — Greek form

Variations

SimeonSimonSymeonas

Nicknames

Sim

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Simeon— the standard spelling
Simon— a kin form
Savion— shares Symeon's Hebrew roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Symeon mean?

Symeon is the Greek Simeon — Hebrew 'he has heard; God has heard'.

How do you pronounce Symeon?

It's said SIM-ee-on /ˈsɪm.i.ɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Symeon a boy or girl name?

Symeon is a boy's name.

How popular is Symeon?

Symeon is a rare name in the U.S.

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