Szymon
BoyPolish
Szymon is a boy name of Polish origin meaning "He has heard".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Polish
Religion
Christian
Popularity
53 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
He has heard
Etymology
From Hebrew Shimon meaning “he has heard”, transmitted through Greek Simon and adopted into Polish as Szymon.
Famous People Named Szymon
- Szymon Winawer — Polish chess player (1838–1919)
- Szymon Askenazy — Polish historian and statesman (1866-1935)
- Szymon Szymonowic — Polish writer (1558-1629)
- Szymon Marcin Kossakowski — Polish-Lithuanian nobleman (1741-1794)
Frequently Asked Questions About Szymon
What does the name Szymon mean?
Szymon means "He has heard", and is of Polish origin.
What is the origin of the name Szymon?
Szymon originates from Polish, commonly used in Europe.
Is Szymon a boy or girl name?
Szymon is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Szymon associated with?
Szymon is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Szymon?
Yes — notable people named Szymon include Szymon Winawer (Polish chess player, 1838–1919), Szymon Askenazy (Polish historian and statesman, 1866-1935), Szymon Szymonowic (Polish writer, 1558-1629) and Szymon Marcin Kossakowski (Polish-Lithuanian nobleman, 1741-1794).
Last updated: June 2026