From the same as Simon; Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites -- Simeon, Simon.
see GREEK Simon
1. the second son of Jacob by Leah (Genesis 29:33): Revelation 7:7.
2. (R. V. Symeon), one of Abraham's descendants: Luke 3:30.
3. that devout Simeon who took the infant Jesus in his arms in the temple: Luke 2:25 (here Rec.bez Σιμεών), Luke 2:34.
4. Symeon (so R. V.) surnamed Niger, one of the teachers of the church at Antioch: Acts 13:1.
5. Peter the apostle: Acts 15:14 (R. V. Symeon); 2 Peter 1:1 (here L WH text Σίμων, and A. V. (R. V.) Simon); respecting him see Σίμων, 1 and Πέτρος, at the end.