Saint vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Romeo Leonardo Dean Anderson

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Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #340
Total SSA Count: 1,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Sullivan Rank #340

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Sullivan more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Saint and Sullivan mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Saint and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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