the origin of the last name simon
Simon /si-mon/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced SYE-mun. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Simon is to hear, listen; reputation. Biblical: Simon was the name of two of the apostles, including Simon Peter.A common name from the Middle Ages through the 18th century.Orchestra conductor Simon Rattle; Latin American freedom fighter Simon Bolivar.imon is a very prominent first name for males (#404 out of 1220, Top 33%) and also a very prominent last name for all people (#383 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity of Simon for boys.