Simon
Simon comes from the Hebrew "Shimon," meaning "he has heard" — from "shama" (to hear). In the Hebrew Bible, Simon was the second son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Simeon. In the New Testament, Simon Peter was the original name of Saint Peter. Simon (the playwright Neil Simon, 1927-2018, who wrote "The Odd Couple" (1965)) gave the name theatrical weight. Simon (the singer Simon Le Bon, born 1958, of Duran Duran) gave the name a musical charge. The "S" opening is firm, and the "n" ending gives it weight. Simon is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "He has heard". Elegant, biblical, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Simons tend to be thoughtful. US top 300 since 1990s. Well-known people named Simon include Simon Peter (apostle), Neil Simon (playwright), Simon Le Bon (singer), Simon (Hebrew name). Common variations and related forms of Simon include Simeon (variant), Simone (Italian/French), Simón (Spanish), Sim (short form).