Johnson vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Welles mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Johnson and Welles boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.