Sullivan vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

King Rank #343

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #343 for King.

Is Sullivan or King more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and King mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and King boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.