Sullivan vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Sullivan Rank #340

Bruce Rank #540

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Sullivan or Bruce more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Bruce mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Sullivan and Bruce boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.