Callan vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Callan Rank #242

Sullivan Rank #340

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Callan or Sullivan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Callan and Sullivan mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callan and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.