Sullivan vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Sullivan Rank #340

Donovan Rank #505

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Sullivan or Donovan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Donovan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Donovan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.