Johnson vs Callaghan

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 #3,457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Callaghan Rank #3,457

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Callaghan more popular?

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Callaghan mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnson and Callaghan boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Callaghan is primarily a boy name.