Sullivan
Sullivan is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “dark-eyed one, hawk-eyed.” It ranked #300 in the United States in 2025. An anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, meaning descendant of the dark-eyed one.
how do you pronounce Sullivan?
SUL-ih-van
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what does Sullivan mean?
The name Sullivan means “dark-eyed one, hawk-eyed.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
An anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, meaning descendant of the dark-eyed one. It is one of the most common Irish surnames that has transitioned into use as a first name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #300 |
| 2023 | #318 |
| 2022 | #335 |
| 2021 | #352 |
| 2020 | #370 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Sullivan?
- Ed Sullivan (television host)
- Sullivan Ballou (Civil War officer)
what names are similar to Sullivan?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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