Sullivan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Sullivan Rank #340

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Rory mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Rory boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.