Sullivan vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Blake mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Sullivan and Blake boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.