Johnson vs Maikel

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

✓ All Clear
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Maikel

Boy #3,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian Caribbean Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,425
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Maik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Johnson Rank #3,553
Maikel Rank #3,425

Maikel is more popular, ranked #3425 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnson ___

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

Maikel ___

  • Maikel James
  • Maikel John
  • Maikel Alexander
  • Maikel Leon
  • Maikel Cruz
  • Maikel David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

If you choose Maikel

Rafael Stefan Bianca Isabel Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson or Maikel more popular?

Maikel is more popular, ranked #3425 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Maikel mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Maikel means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnson and Maikel boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Maikel is primarily a boy name.

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