Sullivan vs Alijah

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 #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Alijah Rank #431

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Sullivan or Alijah more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Alijah mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Alijah boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.