Sullivan vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Kenneth mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Sullivan and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.