Rylan vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

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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Rylan Rank #372

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rylan or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Sullivan mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rylan and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.