Sullivan vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Sullivan Rank #340

Russell Rank #368

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Sullivan or Russell more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Russell mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Sullivan and Russell boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.