Sullivan vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Sullivan Rank #340

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Briggs mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Sullivan and Briggs boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.