Sullivan vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Sullivan Rank #340

Colson Rank #355

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Sullivan or Colson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Colson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Sullivan and Colson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.