Johnson vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Johnson or Kenyon more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Kenyon mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Johnson and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.