Sullivan vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Sullivan Rank #340

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Griffin mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Sullivan and Griffin boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.