Sullivan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Hayes mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.