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'''Simon''' is a common name that has historical, biblical, and popular culture significance. It is derived from the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on), meaning "he has heard". In the [[New Testament]], Simon was the original name of [[Saint Peter]], one of the twelve apostles of [[Jesus Christ]]. The name is also popular in many countries, including the [[United Kingdom]], [[France]], and [[Australia]].

==Etymology==
The name Simon is derived from the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on), which means "he has heard". This name has been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages, and it was popular among the Normans.

==Biblical Significance==
In the [[New Testament]], Simon was the original name of [[Saint Peter]], one of the twelve apostles of [[Jesus Christ]]. Simon was a fisherman by trade, and he was called by Jesus to be a "fisher of men". After the resurrection of Jesus, Simon Peter became one of the most prominent leaders of the early Christian church.

==Popularity==
The name Simon is popular in many countries. In the [[United Kingdom]], it was the 58th most popular name for boys born in 2018. In [[France]], it was the 8th most popular name for boys born in 2018. In [[Australia]], it was the 98th most popular name for boys born in 2018.

==In Popular Culture==
The name Simon has been used for many characters in literature, film, and television. Some notable examples include Simon Templar in the [[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]] television series, Simon Spier in the novel and film [[Love, Simon]], and Simon Lewis in the [[The Mortal Instruments]] book series.

==See Also==
* [[List of biblical names]]
* [[List of most popular given names]]

[[Category:Given names]]
[[Category:Masculine given names]]
[[Category:English masculine given names]]

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