Johnson vs Brave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #3,383 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courageous, fearless"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Brave Rank #3,383

Brave is more popular, ranked #3383 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Brave more popular?

Brave is more popular, ranked #3383 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Brave mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Brave means "courageous, fearless" (Old French origin).

Are Johnson and Brave boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Brave is primarily a boy name.