Sullivan vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sullivan Rank #340

Ari Rank #400

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Sullivan or Ari more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Ari mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Ari boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.