Ronin vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Ronin or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Sullivan mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ronin and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.