Simeon - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Simeon \s(i)-meon\ is pronounced SIM-ee-on. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to hear, to be heard; reputation". Biblical: the second-born of Jacob's 12 sons, Simeon was a holy old man who was promised that he would see the Messiah before he died; when the infant Jesus was presented at the Temple, Simeon recognized him instantly. Simon is the more common anglicised form.

Simeon has 3 variant forms: Shimon, Sima and Simyon.

Baby names that sound like Simeon are Simen, Symon and Simone.

Simeon is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Simeon. Compare Simeon with related baby names.