Johnson vs Olivia

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

Johnson Rank #3,553
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Olivia mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Johnson and Olivia boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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