Sullivan vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Sullivan Rank #340

Kieran Rank #441

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Sullivan or Kieran more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Kieran mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Sullivan and Kieran boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.