Sullivan vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

✓ All Clear

Sullivan Rank #340

Tanner Rank #443

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Sullivan or Tanner more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Tanner mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Sullivan and Tanner boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.