Sullivan vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Nathaniel mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.