Banks vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
899
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ban, Bay, Baie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Banks Rank #367
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #367 for Banks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Banks ___

  • Banks Oliver
  • Banks James
  • Banks Henry
  • Banks Alexander
  • Banks William
  • Banks Thomas

Sullivan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Banks and Sullivan mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Banks and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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