Sullivan vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Emerson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Sullivan and Emerson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.