Sullivan vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Colt mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Colt boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.