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Raiden vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raiden

Boy #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raiden Rank #449
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #449 for Raiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiden or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Raiden and Sullivan mean?

Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raiden and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Raiden is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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