Johnson vs Madison

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 #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Madison mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Johnson and Madison boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.