Sullivan vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Reed Rank #422

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Sullivan or Reed more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Reed mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Reed boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.