Johnny vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Johnny Rank #458

Wilson Rank #645

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Johnny or Wilson more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Wilson mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Johnny and Wilson boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.