Sullivan vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Spanish French

✓ All Clear

Sullivan Rank #340

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Joel mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Joel boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.