Sullivan vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Stephen Rank #378

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Sullivan or Stephen more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Stephen mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Stephen boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.