Preston vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Preston Rank #330

Sullivan Rank #340

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Preston or Sullivan more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Preston and Sullivan mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Preston and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.