Sullivan vs Clayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Sullivan Rank #340

Clayton Rank #318

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Clayton more popular?

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Clayton mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Clayton boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Clayton is primarily a boy name.