Sullivan vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Timothy mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.