Sullivan vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sullivan Rank #340

Asa Rank #475

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Sullivan or Asa more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Asa mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Asa boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.