Johnson vs Emmerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Emmerson Rank #3,695

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3695 for Emmerson.

Is Johnson or Emmerson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Emmerson at #3695 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Emmerson mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Emmerson means "son of Emery, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Johnson and Emmerson boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Emmerson is primarily a boy name.