Sullivan vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

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Sullivan Rank #340

Sylas Rank #488

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #488 for Sylas.

Is Sullivan or Sylas more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Sylas mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Sullivan and Sylas boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.