Johnny vs Kason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
John, Jon

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Kason

Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kas, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Johnny Rank #458
Kason Rank #569

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #569 for Kason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

Kason ___

  • Kason James
  • Kason Lee
  • Kason Cole
  • Kason Blake
  • Kason Grant
  • Kason Drew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johnny

Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

If you choose Kason

Brayden Paisley Grayson Avery Landon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Kason more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Kason at #569 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Kason mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Johnny and Kason boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Kason is primarily a boy name.

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