Sullivan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Ellis mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Sullivan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.