Sullivan vs Martin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Sullivan Rank #340

Martin Rank #308

Martin is more popular, ranked #308 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Martin more popular?

Martin is more popular, ranked #308 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Martin mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Martin boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Martin is primarily a boy name.