Sullivan vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sullivan Rank #340

Erik Rank #477

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Sullivan or Erik more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Erik mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sullivan and Erik boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.