Emmit vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmit Rank #3,443
Johnson Rank #3,553

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmit ___

  • Emmit James
  • Emmit Lee
  • Emmit Thomas
  • Emmit Ray
  • Emmit William
  • Emmit Joseph

Johnson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emmit

Everett Colton Wyatt Sawyer Olive

If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Johnson more popular?

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Johnson mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Emmit and Johnson boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.

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