Szymon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: szym-ohn
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: One who hears

The name Szymon, a Polish variant of Simon, has its roots in the Hebrew language. It means "one who hears" or "the one who hears, " suggesting qualities such as empathy, and the ability to listen and understand others. Szymon is a name of Polish origin with Hebrew roots, primarily recognized in specific cultural contexts rather than being broadly representative of Western culture, one of Jesus'twelve apostles. Over time, the name has evolved in various forms and has been popularized in many cultures, including Poland where it is one of the most common male names.

Szymon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Szymon is currently #14162 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Szymon is currently #6100 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Szymon is currently #7183 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Szymon is currently #3079 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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