Sullivan vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sullivan Rank #340

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Eric mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sullivan and Eric boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.