King vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Sullivan mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Sullivan boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.