Sullivan vs Ariel

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 #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Sullivan Rank #340

Ariel Rank #512

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Sullivan or Ariel more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Ariel mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Ariel boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.