Johnson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Richard mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Johnson and Richard boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.