Sullivan vs Nehemiah

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 #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Nehemiah Rank #427

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Sullivan or Nehemiah more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Nehemiah mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.