Boy
Sullivan
SUL-i-vun
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Irish surname meaning 'dark-eyed one' from Gaelic 'Ó Súilleabháin,' reflecting Celtic heritage with a sophisticated, distinguished feel.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #339 in the United States.
Origin
GaelicIrish
Syllables
3
Nicknames
SullySulli
Style
StrongClassicElegant
Famous Bearers
- Sullivan Stapleton
- Sully Sullenberger
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong Irish heritage, increasingly popular across English-speaking world
People Also Ask
Irish surname meaning 'dark-eyed one' from Gaelic 'Ó Súilleabháin,' reflecting Celtic heritage with a sophisticated, distinguished feel.
Sullivan is currently ranked #339 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Sullivan include Sully, Sulli.
Names that pair beautifully with Sullivan include Sheridan, Sinclair, Seamus, Cormac.