Shepherd vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Shepherd Rank #311

Sullivan Rank #340

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Shepherd or Sullivan more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Sullivan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shepherd and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.