Sullivan vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #340
Total SSA Count: 1,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Sullivan Rank #340

Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Saint mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Sullivan and Saint boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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