Sullivan vs Tyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"firebrand"

Origin: Old French

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Sullivan Rank #340

Tyson Rank #461

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #461 for Tyson.

Is Sullivan or Tyson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Tyson at #461 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Tyson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Sullivan and Tyson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.