Paul vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Paul Rank #264

Sullivan Rank #340

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Paul or Sullivan more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Paul and Sullivan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.