Sullivan vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Reid mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Reid boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.