Bradley vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#365
Total SSA Count
906
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad

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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

Bradley Rank #365
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #365 for Bradley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradley ___

  • Bradley James
  • Bradley Scott
  • Bradley Allen
  • Bradley Michael
  • Bradley Thomas
  • Bradley Lee

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 Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Sullivan mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bradley and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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