Simeon
/S-IY-M-IY-AH-N/
He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.
See Simeon scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Simeon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Simeon is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Simeon carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Simeon
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Simeon resonates in either tradition.
How Simeon sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Simeon breaks down into 6 phonemes: /S-IY-M-IY-AH-N/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Simeon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Simeon
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Names similar to Simeon
If Simeon resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Jewish boy names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Jewish boy names that open with the same syllables as Simeon
Common questions about Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon means "He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
What are common nicknames for Simeon?
Common short forms of Simeon include Sime, Simi.
What is the numerology of Simeon?
Simeon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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