The nameSimão
Simão is a Portuguese boy's name, the Portuguese form of Simon.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Simon, it comes from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard".
Origin
Hebrew, through Portuguese.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Simão
Simão in France
666thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (90 births)
885babies named Simão in France since 1900
Simão was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 385 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Simão. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Simão in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 66 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simão mean?
Like Simon, it comes from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard".
What is the origin of the name Simão?
Hebrew, through Portuguese.
Is Simão a girl's or a boy's name?
Simão is a boy's name.