Sullivan vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Damien Rank #345

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Sullivan or Damien more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Damien mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Damien boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.