Sullivan vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Edwin Rank #383

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Sullivan or Edwin more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Edwin mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Edwin boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.