Sullivan vs Ryker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich, powerful"

Origin: Dutch

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Sullivan Rank #340

Ryker Rank #183

Ryker is more popular, ranked #183 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Ryker more popular?

Ryker is more popular, ranked #183 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Ryker mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryker means "rich, powerful" (Dutch origin).

Are Sullivan and Ryker boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Ryker is primarily a boy name.