Szymon
/SH-IH-M-AO-N/
Polish form of Simon/Symeon (from Hebrew shim'on, he has heard, listening). Pronounced SHIH-mon in Polish
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Yes — Szymon is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Polish form of Simon/Symeon (from Hebrew shim'on, he has heard, listening). Pronounced SHIH-mon in Polish”.
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Meaning & origin
Szymon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Polish form of Simon/Symeon (from Hebrew shim'on, he has heard, listening). Pronounced SHIH-mon in Polish" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Israeli families, Szymon carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Szymon
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Szymon lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Szymon's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Szymon's saint & feast day →What does Szymon's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Szymon resonates in either tradition.
Szymon's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Szymon's full reading →
Does Szymon go with your family's names?
Szymon breaks into 5 sounds: /SH-IH-M-AO-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Szymon sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Szymon beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Szymon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Szymon
If Szymon resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Szymon
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Common questions about Szymon
What does the name Szymon mean?
Szymon means "Polish form of Simon/Symeon (from Hebrew shim'on, he has heard, listening). Pronounced SHIH-mon in Polish." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Szymon a boy or girl name?
Szymon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Szymon?
Szymon is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Israeli families.
Is Szymon a Christian name?
Yes. Szymon is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Szymon mean in Hebrew?
Szymon originates from Hebrew, where it means "Polish form of Simon/Symeon (from Hebrew shim'on, he has heard, listening). Pronounced SHIH-mon in Polish."
What are common nicknames for Szymon?
Common short forms of Szymon include Szymi, Szym.
What is the numerology of Szymon?
Szymon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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