Espen vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Espen Rank #3,690
Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3690 for Espen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Espen ___

  • Espen James
  • Espen William
  • Espen Lee
  • Espen John
  • Espen Cole
  • Espen Reid

Johnson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Espen or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Johnson mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Espen and Johnson boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.

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