Popularity:5877
Origin:British
Meaning:son of John
Johnson as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Johnson is "son of John".
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Famous People Named Johnson

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  • Andrew Johnson
    United States President
  • James Weldon Johnson
    Author, Civil Rights Activist
  • Lyndon B. Johnson
    United States President
  • Magic Johnson
    Basketball Player
  • Walter Johnson
    Baseball Player

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