Sullivan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Sullivan Rank #340

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Gavin mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Sullivan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.