What does the name Sullivan mean?

The name Sullivan means "Dark-eyed".

What is the origin of the name Sullivan?

Sullivan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Sullivan?

In 2023, 1,011 babies were named Sullivan in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Sullivan a boy's name?

Yes, Sullivan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Sullivan

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Births Last Year: 1,011 →

All-Time Total: 14,443

Peak Year: 2024

Sullivan is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Súileabháin," meaning "descendant of Súileabhán." It combines the elements "súil" (eye) and "bán" (white, fair).

Notable Namesakes

Sullivan Stapleton - Actor known for "300: Rise of an Empire."
Sullivan Ballou - Civil War soldier, known for poignant letter.
Sullivan Sweeten - Actor, known for "Everybody Loves Raymond."
Sullivan Jones - Actor, known for "The Surrogate."
Sullivan Fortner - Jazz pianist, Grammy Award winner.
Sullivan Barrera - Professional boxer, light heavyweight contender.
Sullivan Buses - British bus company founded in 1998.
Sullivan Hill Country Properties - Real estate company in Texas.
Sullivan & Cromwell - Law firm, one of the oldest in the U.S.
Sullivan County - Various counties in the U.S. named Sullivan.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Sullivan

Griffin Finley Keegan Graham Emmett Crew Bennett Lewis

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Sullivan

Maren Lenora Lydia Lucille Sylvia Nellie Lennon Sylvie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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