Lane vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lane Rank #261
Sullivan Rank #340

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lane ___

  • Lane Michael
  • Lane Alexander
  • Lane Thomas
  • Lane William
  • Lane James
  • Lane Andrew

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 Lane

Cole Grant Chase Reed Wren

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lane or Sullivan more popular?

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Lane and Sullivan mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lane and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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