Dewey vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Dewey Rank #3,607

Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Johnson mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Dewey and Johnson boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.