Sullivan vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Sullivan Rank #340

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Kevin mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Kevin boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.