Simon could be considered a variant of 'Simeon'. It usually means to hear, to listen, or to obey. It can also mean 'snub-nosed'.
Yes, Simeon Rice has a son named Simeon Rice Jr. who is also a football player. Simeon Rice Jr. is following in his father's footsteps and pursuing a career in professional football.
Simeon and Anna waited to meet the Messiah at the temple in Jerusalem. When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord, Simeon and Anna were both there and recognized Him as the fulfillment of God's promise.
Simeon, who saw the baby Jesus, was neither an apostle or disciple. He was a prophet and teacher. Simon Peter was also referred to as Simeon, in which case he was both an apostle and disciple.
In the Bible, Simeon was the man in the temple who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented by Mary and Joseph at the temple in Jerusalem. Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah, and he blessed Jesus and proclaimed him as the Savior.
Simeon was the holy man from the Gospel of Luke who was allowed to see the Messiah, Jesus, before he died. He prophesied sorrow for Mary, saying a sword will pierce her soul, referring to the pain she would experience watching her son's crucifixion.
Simeon = Shim'on (שמעון) which means "he heard"
Schnider Simeon's birth name is Schnider Simeon.
Simeon Rice's birth name is Simeon James Rice.
Simeon Jones's birth name is Simeon Keri Jones.
Simeon Taole's birth name is Lehlohonolo Simeon Halahala Taole.
Simeon has no particular patronages assigned to him.
Simeon North died in 1852.
Simeon Bellison was born in 1883.
Simeon Bellison died in 1953.
Simeon Baldwin died in 1851.
Simeon Baldwin was born in 1761.
Simeon Booker was born in 1918.