Sullivan vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Karson Rank #398

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Sullivan or Karson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Karson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Sullivan and Karson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.