Johnson vs Dewey

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 #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Dewey Rank #3,607

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Johnson or Dewey more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Dewey mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Johnson and Dewey boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.