Sullivan vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Preston mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Preston boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.