Sullivan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Nicolas mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.