Johnson vs Sven

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 #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Sven Rank #2,624

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Sven more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Sven mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Johnson and Sven boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.