Jessa vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessa

Girl #2,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,040
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jessa Rank #2,040
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2040 for Jessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessa ___

  • Jessa Rose
  • Jessa Mae
  • Jessa Lynn
  • Jessa Grace
  • Jessa Claire
  • Jessa Beth

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 Jessa

Tessa Cora Eliza Finn Declan

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessa or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Jessa at #2040 in the United States.

What do Jessa and Sullivan mean?

Jessa means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jessa and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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