Charity vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charity

Girl #2,037 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"generous love, benevolence"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,037
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Char, Cherry, Cher

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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

Charity Rank #2,037
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2037 for Charity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charity ___

  • Charity Hope
  • Charity Faith
  • Charity Grace
  • Charity Anne
  • Charity Joy
  • Charity Elizabeth

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 Charity

Faith Hope Grace Prudence Honor

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charity or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Charity at #2037 in the United States.

What do Charity and Sullivan mean?

Charity means "generous love, benevolence" (Latin origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charity and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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