Sullivan vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Malcolm mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.