Sullivan vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Sullivan Rank #340

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Shepherd mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.