Sullivan vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Dakota mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Sullivan and Dakota boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.