Sullivan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Sullivan Rank #340

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Richard mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Sullivan and Richard boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.