Sullivan vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Paxton mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Paxton boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.