Johnny vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Sullivan mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnny and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.