Sullivan vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Sullivan Rank #340

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Barrett mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Sullivan and Barrett boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.