Sullivan vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Sullivan Rank #340

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Max mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Max boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.