Johnson Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Johnson Name at a Glance

Name	Johnson
Meaning	Son of John.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Johnson Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Johnson means “Son of John”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Johnson Name Origin

Our database records Johnson under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Johnson a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Johnson is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Johnson

When considering Johnson for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.