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The boy's name Simon \s(i)-

is pronounced SYE-mun. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to hear, to be heard; reputation". Biblical: Simon was the name of two of the apostles, including Simon Peter. A common name from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Orchestra conductor Simon Rattle; Latin American freedom fighter Simon Bolivar.

Simon has 15 variant forms: Shimon, Si, Sim, Simen, Simeon, Simmonds, Simmons, Simms, Simone, Simonson, Simpson, Symms, Symon, Syms and Szymon.

For more information, see also the related name Ximenes.

Baby names that sound like Simon are Simyon and Suman.

Simon is a very common first name for men (#404 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#428 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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