Sullivan vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Damon Rank #456

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Sullivan or Damon more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Damon mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Damon boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.