Simeon

Meaning he has heard
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Sim-e-on

About Simeon

Simeon carries a timeless dignity that has graced individuals across centuries and cultures. This name possesses a gentle strength, combining softness in sound with substance in character. The three-syllable structure provides a rhythmic quality that feels both complete and satisfying when spoken aloud. Simeon works beautifully in multicultural families, recognized and respected across various linguistic traditions. The name offers nickname possibilities while standing perfectly well on its own. Parents drawn to names with historical depth and literary connections often find Simeon particularly appealing. It avoids the overuse that plagues some traditional names while maintaining that sense of established heritage. The sophisticated sound profile makes Simeon suitable for formal settings while remaining warm and personable in casual contexts. This name doesn't follow fleeting trends but instead represents enduring style. For families seeking a name that conveys wisdom, calm, and reliability, Simeon delivers on all counts without pretension.

Variations of Name Simeon

Simon
Simón
Simone
Simão
Shimon
Szymon

Nicknames for Simeon

Sim
Sims
Meon
Simmy
Simeon

Famous People Named Simeon

Simeon Saxe-Coburg-GothaBulgarian statesman
Simeon DjankovBulgarian economist
Simeon ten HoltDutch composer
Simeon JacksonCanadian soccer player
Simeon WrightAmerican civil rights figure
Simeon ben Yochai2nd-century sage
Simeon PoissonFrench mathematician
Simeon II of Bulgariaformer Bulgarian monarch
Simeon ToribioFilipino high jumper
Simeon RiceAmerican football player
Simeon OlaNigerian politician
Simeon ben Azzai2nd-century scholar
Simeon Eben BaldwinAmerican politician
Simeon StylitesChristian saint
Simeon PironkoffRussian painter
Simeon BookerAmerican journalist
Simeon PriceBritish actor
Simeon Denis PoissonFrench mathematician and physicist
Simeon ben Zemah Duran14th-century rabbi
Simeon I of MoscowGrand Prince of Moscow

Characters Named Simeon

Simeon Simcoxfrom "Howards End" by E.M. Forster
Simeon Trepovfrom "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy
Simeon Leefrom "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie
Simeon Gantschevfrom "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson
Simeon Solomonfrom "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
Simeon Kamskyfrom "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum
Simeon Krugfrom "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen
Simeon Piggotfrom "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
Simeon Tshabalalafrom "Cry, The Beloved Country" by Alan Paton
Simeon Lynchfrom "The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris
Simeon Pottsfrom "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Other Popular Names Beginning with S

Steven
Sam
Samir
Sky
Saif
Sire
Stetson
Slater
Sage
Sekani