Johnson vs Gauge

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 #3,741 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"measuring instrument, standard dimension"

Origin: Old North French

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Gauge Rank #3,741

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3741 for Gauge.

Is Johnson or Gauge more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Gauge at #3741 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Gauge mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Gauge means "measuring instrument, standard dimension" (Old North French origin).

Are Johnson and Gauge boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Gauge is primarily a boy name.