Espen vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Espen Rank #3,690

Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3690 for Espen.

Is Espen or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Johnson mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Espen and Johnson boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.