Cary vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Cary Rank #3,642

Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Johnson mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Cary and Johnson boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.