Sullivan vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Rylan Rank #372

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Sullivan or Rylan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Rylan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Rylan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.