Sullivan vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Lawson Rank #416

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Sullivan or Lawson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Lawson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Lawson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.