Sullivan vs Tyson

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

Sullivan Rank #340
Tyson Rank #461

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #461 for Tyson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Tyson ___

  • Tyson James
  • Tyson Cole
  • Tyson Lee
  • Tyson Alexander
  • Tyson Ryan
  • Tyson Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

If you choose Tyson

Mason Tyler Bryson Savannah Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan or Tyson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Tyson at #461 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Tyson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Sullivan and Tyson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.

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