Johnson vs Robinson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

English American

24 High Risk

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Robinson Rank #3,539

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Robinson more popular?

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Robinson mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin).

Are Johnson and Robinson boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Robinson is primarily a boy name.