Zander vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Zander Rank #379

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Sullivan mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zander and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.