Tatum vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Tatum Rank #195

Sullivan Rank #340

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Tatum or Sullivan more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Sullivan mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Tatum and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.