Sullivan vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Edward mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Edward boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.