Esmae vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmae

Girl #2,027 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,027
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmae Rank #2,027
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2027 for Esmae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmae ___

  • Esmae Rose
  • Esmae Pearl
  • Esmae Violet
  • Esmae Jane
  • Esmae Claire
  • Esmae Wren

Sullivan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmae or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Esmae at #2027 in the United States.

What do Esmae and Sullivan mean?

Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Esmae and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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