Johnson vs Espen

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 #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Espen Rank #3,690

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3690 for Espen.

Is Johnson or Espen more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Espen mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Johnson and Espen boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Espen is primarily a boy name.