Sullivan vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Brayden mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Sullivan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.