Johnson vs Nyles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,378 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Nyles Rank #3,378

Nyles is more popular, ranked #3378 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Nyles more popular?

Nyles is more popular, ranked #3378 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Nyles mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Nyles means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Johnson and Nyles boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Nyles is primarily a boy name.