Raleigh vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raleigh

Girl #1,918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raleigh Rank #1,918
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1918 for Raleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raleigh ___

  • Raleigh Jane
  • Raleigh Grace
  • Raleigh Anne
  • Raleigh Claire
  • Raleigh June
  • Raleigh Mae

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 Raleigh

Camden Savannah Ashton Charlotte Bennett

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Raleigh at #1918 in the United States.

What do Raleigh and Sullivan mean?

Raleigh means "red clearing" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raleigh and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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