Sullivan vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Sullivan Rank #340

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Bryson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Sullivan and Bryson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.