Sullivan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sullivan Rank #340

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Simon mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Simon boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.