Johnson vs Nevin

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 #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Nevin Rank #3,361

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Nevin more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Nevin mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnson and Nevin boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.