Ridley vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridley

Girl #1,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed clearing, cleared wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,926
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rid, Lee

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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

Ridley Rank #1,926
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1926 for Ridley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ridley ___

  • Ridley Grace
  • Ridley Jane
  • Ridley Anne
  • Ridley Mae
  • Ridley Scout
  • Ridley Kate

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 Ridley

Scout Atticus Emerson Waverly Harper

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridley or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Ridley at #1926 in the United States.

What do Ridley and Sullivan mean?

Ridley means "reed clearing, cleared wood" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ridley and Sullivan boy or girl names?

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

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