Timothy vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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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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Timothy Rank #208

Sullivan Rank #340

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Timothy or Sullivan more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Sullivan mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Timothy and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.