Sullivan vs Bowen

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 #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Bowen mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Sullivan and Bowen boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.