The names Simon (Greek ) and Simeon (Greek ) appear 71 times and 8 times in the New Testament, respectively.Bible Gateway search results for SimonBible Gateway search results for Simeon Simon (or its variant Simeon) was a very common given name in the historical period and region of Jesus, but surnames were still very rare. It is therefore not always clear which person these names refer to, and whether some refer to the same person or distinct characters, which has led to confusion. Therefore, Christian authors and modern scholars have given these men nicknames based on their known attributes.
