Kevin vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kevin Rank #196

Sullivan Rank #340

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Kevin or Sullivan more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Sullivan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.