Sullivan vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Dorian Rank #539

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Sullivan or Dorian more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Dorian mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Dorian boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.