Sullivan vs Jaylen

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 #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"modern coinage combining Jay + Len"

Origin: American English

African-American English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Jaylen Rank #325

Jaylen is more popular, ranked #325 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Jaylen more popular?

Jaylen is more popular, ranked #325 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Jaylen mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jaylen means "modern coinage combining Jay + Len" (American English origin).

Are Sullivan and Jaylen boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Jaylen is primarily a boy name.