Sullivan vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Sullivan Rank #340

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Alan mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Alan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.