Simeon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Simeon Name at a Glance

Name	Simeon
Meaning	Obedient; listening; little hyena. In the Bible, Simeon was the old man who recognized Jesus as the Messiah.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Simeon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Simeon means “Obedient; listening; little hyena. In the Bible, Simeon was the old man who recognized Jesus as the Messiah”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Simeon Name Origin

Our database records Simeon under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Simeon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Simeon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Simeon

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