Stephen vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Sullivan mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Stephen and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.