Simon

Often connected to the Hebrew name Shimon, commonly interpreted as “he has heard”.

Simon is a long-established male given name used in many languages and regions. It is commonly traced back to the Hebrew name Shimon, often interpreted in popular explanations as “he has heard”, though exact linguistic framing can vary by source. Because Simon is widely borrowed across languages, pronunciation shifts by locale. In English it is commonly SY-mun; in German it is often closer to SEE-mohn, and in Romance-language contexts you may hear a final -ON sound. Nicknames like Sim are sometimes used in casual settings.

Etymology: From Hebrew Shimon (via Greek and Latin forms), widely used across many languages as Simon.