America vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

America

Girl #1,821 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Amerigo Vespucci"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

American Latino/Hispanic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amer, Ami, Rica

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
1,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sully, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

America Rank #1,821
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1821 for America.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

America ___

  • America Rose
  • America Grace
  • America Lynn
  • America Marie
  • America Ann
  • America Faith

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose America

Liberty Victoria Phoenix Dakota Savannah

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is America or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to America at #1821 in the United States.

What do America and Sullivan mean?

America means "land of Amerigo Vespucci" (Latin/Italian origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are America and Sullivan boy or girl names?

America is primarily a girl name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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