US Popularity Rank: 10959

Origin: Russian

Meaning: The listener

Semyon is a boy's name of Russian origin. Though this name originally harkens back to a meaning related to faith, this simple definition of "the listener" can take different connotations today. Perhaps as a parent you'd like to remind baby of the importance of listening or remind yourself every time you say their name. This little moniker has the potential for a great deal of life lessons.