Sullivan vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Ashton mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Ashton boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.