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