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Asa vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Sullivan mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Asa and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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