Davey vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,525
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Day

Playground Safety Score

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Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of John"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,553
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, J.J., John

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Johnson Rank #3,553

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

Johnson ___

  • Johnson Lee
  • Johnson James
  • Johnson Wayne
  • Johnson Ray
  • Johnson Michael
  • Johnson Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Johnson more popular?

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Davey and Johnson mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Davey and Johnson boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.

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