Sullivan vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Philip Rank #522

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Sullivan or Philip more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Philip mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Philip boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.