Sullivan vs Zyra

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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Zyra

Girl #1,798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, flower"

Origin: Arabic via American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,798
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zy, Zy-Zy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sullivan Rank #340
Zyra Rank #1,798

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1798 for Zyra.

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

Zyra ___

  • Zyra Rose
  • Zyra Grace
  • Zyra Jade
  • Zyra Skye
  • Zyra Nova
  • Zyra Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

If you choose Zyra

Xara Lyra Zephyr Nova Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan or Zyra more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Zyra at #1798 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Zyra mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zyra means "princess, flower" (Arabic via American origin).

Are Sullivan and Zyra boy or girl names?

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

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