Sullivan vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Sullivan Rank #340

Lian Rank #515

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #515 for Lian.

Is Sullivan or Lian more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Lian mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Sullivan and Lian boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.