Evan vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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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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Evan Rank #143

Sullivan Rank #340

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Evan or Sullivan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Evan and Sullivan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.