Max vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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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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Max Rank #175

Sullivan Rank #340

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Max or Sullivan more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Max and Sullivan mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.