Szymon

Hebrew, Greek

"he has heard; flat-nosed"

Szymon Origin and Meaning

The name Szymon is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Szymon is the Polish form of Simon, a masculine name with biblical origins. Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' In the Bible, Simon was one of the twelve apostles who later became known as Peter. The distinctive Polish spelling reflects the language's orthographic conventions, with 'Sz' representing the 'sh' sound and 'y' representing a sound similar to the short 'i' in English. Szymon is a common name in Poland and Polish communities worldwide but remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries. The name carries the weight of its biblical heritage while connecting to Polish cultural identity. Individuals named Szymon outside Poland often maintain a connection to their Polish heritage through this traditional spelling.

Popularity of the name Szymon

• 555 England 2021
• 12 Poland 2024

Famous People Named Szymon

• Szymon Perski birth name of Shimon Peres, 9th President of Israel
• Szymon Szewczyk Polish basketball player
• Szymon Abramowicz Winawer Polish chess player