Raymond vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Raymond Rank #380

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Sullivan mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raymond and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.