Griffin vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English 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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Griffin Rank #223

Sullivan Rank #340

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Griffin or Sullivan more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Sullivan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Griffin and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.