What does Abraham mean?
From the Hebrew Avraham, “father of many.” Abraham is the patriarch of three faiths.
What does Simon mean?
From the Hebrew Shimʿon, “he has heard.” Simon Peter is chief among the apostles.
Abraham vs Simon
Which is more popular?
Abraham is more popular than Simon today: about 1,664 US babies were given the name Abraham in 2025, compared with 1,529 named Simon.
| Abraham | Simon | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Father of multitudes | He has heard |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AY-bruh-ham | SY-mun |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2016 (2,584) | 2015 (1,645) |
| In 2025 | 1,664 | 1,529 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Abraham
Simon
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Abraham | Simon |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,755 | 8,646 |
| 2010s | 22,220 | 14,880 |
| 2000s | 19,854 | 13,428 |
| 1990s | 13,021 | 7,514 |
| 1980s | 8,691 | 5,395 |
| 1970s | 5,138 | 3,574 |
| 1960s | 2,711 | 2,194 |
| 1950s | 2,918 | 2,120 |
| 1940s | 2,235 | 2,068 |
| 1930s | 2,500 | 2,124 |
| 1920s | 5,114 | 3,210 |
| 1910s | 6,040 | 2,780 |
| 1900s | 1,145 | 778 |
| 1890s | 849 | 731 |
| 1880s | 776 | 841 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham or Simon more popular?
Abraham is more popular than Simon today: about 1,664 US babies were given the name Abraham in 2025, compared with 1,529 named Simon.
What is the difference between Abraham and Simon?
Abraham means Father of multitudes (Hebrew origin), while Simon means He has heard (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Abraham or Simon?
In US records, Abraham first appears in 1880 and Simon in 1880, so Abraham has the longer recorded history.