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Jared vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jared Rank #394
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #394 for Jared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Sullivan mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jared and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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