Johnson vs Saxon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the Saxon people"

Origin: Germanic

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Saxon Rank #3,062

Saxon is more popular, ranked #3062 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Saxon more popular?

Saxon is more popular, ranked #3062 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Saxon mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Saxon means "of the Saxon people" (Germanic origin).

Are Johnson and Saxon boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Saxon is primarily a boy name.