Johnson

Johnson is a male first name that is common in both English and East African cultures. It represents a variant of the Old English surname and is derived from the first name John. In its meaning, it is interpreted as "the son of John."

What does the name Johnson mean?

The name Johnson, which occurs in both the English and East African regions, is a derivation of the Old English surname Johnson, originally based on the first name John. Translated, it means "the son of John." The roots of the name John are found in the Ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning "the name of God," and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning "to be gracious," "to be merciful," "to grant favor," or "to have compassion."

Where does the name Johnson come from?

The name Johnson has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "the son of John." The composition in Ancient Hebrew consists of yo or yeho, meaning "the name of God," and ḥanán, which stands for "to be gracious," "to be merciful," "to grant favor," or "to have compassion." The name is common in both Old English and English, as well as in East African and Scottish cultures.

How do you pronounce Johnson?

Dschon-sen

When is the name day of Johnson?

The name days for Johnson are June 24, September 13, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Johnson is one of the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2010, when it reached 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times as a first name, placing it 3,801st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,417th.