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Johnson

Name Meaning:

English surname meaning "son of John." John means "God is gracious."

Noteable Namesakes

Lyndon B. Johnson (US President - surname); Magic Johnson (Basketball Player - surname); Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson (Actor - surname)

Origin

English

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

John; Sonny

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