Desmond vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Desmond Rank #369

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #369 for Desmond.

Is Desmond or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Desmond at #369 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Sullivan mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Desmond and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.