US Popularity Rank: 17103

Origin: Ukrainian

Meaning: He who hears

Symon is a boy's name of Ukrainian origin, meaning "he who hears." Derived from the Hebrew name Shi'mon, which also commends a keen listener, Symon is a name with a sound as soft as silk and the perfect pick if you sense a kind ear kindling in baby. Parents who love the press will also fancy Symon for its prominence among journalists of the past and present. From Ukrainian politician Symon Petliura to British writer Symon Hill, Symon goes hand in hand with those hungry to hear about what's happening in the world and are dying to tell everyone about it!