Sullivan vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Callan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Callan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.