Sullivan vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sullivan Rank #340

Johnny Rank #458

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Sullivan or Johnny more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Johnny mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Johnny boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.