Sullivan vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Sullivan Rank #340

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Maximus mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Maximus boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.