Johnson vs Ripken

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 #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

American German-American Baseball culture

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Ripken Rank #3,517

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Ripken more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Ripken mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Johnson and Ripken boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.