Simeon vs. Simon — What's the Difference?

Simeon is a given name, from the Hebrew שמעון (Biblical Šimʿon, Tiberian Šimʿôn), usually transliterated as Shimon. In Greek it is written Συμεών, hence the Latinized spelling Symeon.

Sixpence coin.

(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

One of the twelve Apostles (first century)

United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942)

United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927)

United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001)