Denim vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,115
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den

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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

Denim Rank #1,115
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1115 for Denim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denim ___

  • Denim James
  • Denim Cole
  • Denim River
  • Denim Lee
  • Denim Ray
  • Denim Jack

Sullivan ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and Sullivan mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denim and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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