Sullivan vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Jensen mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Sullivan and Jensen boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.