Johnson vs Kris

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 #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Kris mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Johnson and Kris boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.