Sullivan vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sullivan Rank #340

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Rafael mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Rafael boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.