Eric vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Eric Rank #252

Sullivan Rank #340

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Eric or Sullivan more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Eric and Sullivan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.