Sullivan vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Tyler Rank #191

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Tyler more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Tyler mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Tyler boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.