Sullivan vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Benson Rank #436

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Sullivan or Benson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Benson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Sullivan and Benson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.