Patrick vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Sullivan Rank #340

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Patrick or Sullivan more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Sullivan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.