Nathaniel vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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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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Nathaniel Rank #144

Sullivan Rank #340

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Nathaniel or Sullivan more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Sullivan mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nathaniel and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.