Madden vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Madden Rank #690
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #690 for Madden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

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 Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Sullivan mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Madden and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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