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Moses vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Moses Rank #506
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #506 for Moses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moses or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Moses and Sullivan mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Moses and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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