Nazareth vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nazareth

Girl #2,021 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchpost, guard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Hispanic American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naz, Naza, Reth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nazareth Rank #2,021
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2021 for Nazareth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nazareth ___

  • Nazareth Grace
  • Nazareth Marie
  • Nazareth Joy
  • Nazareth Faith
  • Nazareth Rose
  • Nazareth Isabel

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 Nazareth

Bethlehem Jordan Zion Eden Gabriel

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazareth or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Nazareth at #2021 in the United States.

What do Nazareth and Sullivan mean?

Nazareth means "watchpost, guard" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nazareth and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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