Johnson vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Reeve mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Johnson and Reeve boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.