Sullivan vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Sullivan Rank #340

Wade Rank #341

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Sullivan or Wade more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Wade mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Wade boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.