Sullivan vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Sullivan Rank #340

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Patrick mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Sullivan and Patrick boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.