Johnson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Jefferson mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Johnson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.