Johnson vs Mckay

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 #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Mckay Rank #3,611

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Is Johnson or Mckay more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Mckay mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnson and Mckay boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Mckay is primarily a boy name.