Johnson vs Cary

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 #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Cary Rank #3,642

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Johnson or Cary more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Cary mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Johnson and Cary boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.