Sullivan vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Maxwell mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Sullivan and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.