Johnson vs Emmit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Emmit Rank #3,443

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Emmit more popular?

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Emmit mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Johnson and Emmit boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Emmit is primarily a boy name.