Briggs vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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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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Briggs Rank #327

Sullivan Rank #340

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Briggs or Sullivan more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Sullivan mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briggs and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.