Sullivan vs Sufyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who travels light"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian

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Sullivan Rank #340

Sufyan Rank #2,830

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2830 for Sufyan.

Is Sullivan or Sufyan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Sufyan at #2830 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Sufyan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sufyan means "one who travels light" (Arabic origin).

Are Sullivan and Sufyan boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Sufyan is primarily a boy name.