What is the origin of the name Sullivan?

Sullivan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Sullivan?

Sullivan is currently ranked #1948 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sullivan?

Sullivan is pronounced SUL-i-vən.

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Sullivan

SUL-i-vən

Popularity

#1948

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

15,914

Peak Year

#1,113 in 2024

First Recorded

1884

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Irish name meaning 'dark-eyed'. From the Gaelic name Súileabhán.

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Sully Van

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Sullivan Stapleton
Australian actor.
Anne Sullivan
Teacher of Helen Keller.

Nicknames

Sully Van

Spelling Variations

O'Sullivan

Similar Names

Donovan Finnegan Callahan

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