Sullivan vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Sullivan Rank #340

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Xander mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Sullivan and Xander boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.