Sullivan

Meaning of Sullivan

Means "dark-eyed" or "hawk-eyed."

Sullivan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sullivan

Sullivan is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #314 in 2025 from #993 in 2002.

Notable people named Sullivan

• Sullivan Stapleton
  Australian actor
• Sullivan Sweeten
  American actor (Everybody Loves Raymond)
• Sullivan Barrera
  Cuban professional boxer
• Sullivan Chappelear
  American football player
• Sullivan Ballou
  American Civil War officer

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Questions about the name Sullivan

What does the name Sullivan mean?

Sullivan means means "dark-eyed" or "hawk-eyed.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Sullivan a boy's or a girl's name?

Sullivan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sullivan?

In 2025, Sullivan ranked #314 for boys, up from #339 the year before.

When was Sullivan most popular?

Sullivan peaked at #314 in 2025.