Sullivan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Sullivan Rank #340

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Evan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Sullivan and Evan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.