Sullivan vs Brantley

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 #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Brantley Rank #481

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Sullivan or Brantley more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Brantley mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Brantley boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.