Sullivan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Sullivan Rank #340

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Paul mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Sullivan and Paul boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.