Sullivan vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Wells Rank #377

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Sullivan or Wells more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Wells mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Sullivan and Wells boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.