Sullivan vs Anderson

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 #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Anderson Rank #357

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Sullivan or Anderson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Anderson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Sullivan and Anderson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.