Alan vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Alan Rank #167

Sullivan Rank #340

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Alan or Sullivan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Alan and Sullivan mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alan and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.