English name. In English, the name Simon means-Variant of a Hebrew name meaning hear; listen. In the bible Simon was the name of two apostles including Simon Peter..Other origins for the name Simon include-English, Israeli, Hebrew.The name Simon is most often used as a boy name or male name.English Name Meaning-Variant of a Hebrew name meaning hear; listen.nglish name. In English, the name Simon means-Variant of a Hebrew name meaning hear; listen. In the bible Simon was the name of two apostles including Simon Peter..