Sullivan vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Oscar mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Oscar boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.