Sullivan vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Jared Rank #394

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Sullivan or Jared more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Jared mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Jared boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.