Sullivan vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Cole mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Cole boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.