Simeon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-eem-eh-ohn
Origin: Hebrew
gender-male

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Meaning: He

Simeon means 'He (God) has heard, ''He who hears, 'or 'listening. 'It has multiple meanings, including 'He (God) has heard'and 'He who hears. 'The name has been significant in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, featuring several individuals, including one of Jacob'sons and a righteous man who identified the infant Jesus as the Messiah. The name has evolved over time, becoming a modern-sounding take on Simon, and its popularity can be attributed to its biblical roots and the association with a saintly figure in the Christian tradition.

Simeon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Simeon is currently #1770 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Simeon is currently #794 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Simeon is currently #848 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Simeon is currently #397 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Simeon is currently #917 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Simeon is currently #405 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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