Sullivan vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Steven mean?

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

Are Sullivan and Steven boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.