Johnson vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Clarke Rank #3,358

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Clarke more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Clarke mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Johnson and Clarke boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.