Meaning, origin, history
Simon is a name of Latin origin that means "he who hears" or "obey". It comes from the Latin word "simus", which means "to hear". Simon was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible. He is often referred to as "Simon the Zealot" or "Simon the Cananite". There are many variations of the name Simon, including Simone, Symon, and Szymon. Some famous people with the name Simon include the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the British writer Thomas Henry Huxley.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Simmon since 1880
Total births
31
Total since 1880
Peak year
1990
8 births
in 2022
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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