one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
"Simon was one of the twelve Apostles who walked alongside Jesus during his ministry in the first century."
United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942)
"Simon performed his hit song at the concert where he was introduced as a legendary American singer born in 1942."
United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927)
"The audience laughed heartily as Simon's latest play took the stage, showcasing his signature style of light comedy."
United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001)
"The conference honored Simon, the renowned American economist and psychologist known for pioneering work in cognitive science."
Sixpence coin.
"The old man kept his last simon in his pocket until he found a place to spend it."
Name of any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter.
"Simon was renamed Cephas by Jesus before becoming known to history as Peter."
From Middle English Simon, Symond, Symounde, from Anglo-Norman Simon, Simond, Simund, a conflation of two unrelated names: one from Latin Simon, from Ancient Greek Σίμων (Símōn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿōn, "hearkening"), doublet of Simeon; the other from Old Norse Sigmundr or Old English Siġemund, both from Proto-Germanic *Sigimunduz (literally "Protector of victory"), whence also Sigmund and Siegmund.