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Sullyvan

Quick answerSullyvan is a variant spelling of Sullivan, derived from the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán," where "súil" means "eye" in Irish.

Irish · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,609
TrendStable
Peak year2004
Syllables3
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#941

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sullyvan

Sullyvan is a variant spelling of Sullivan, derived from the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán," where "súil" means "eye" in Irish.

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Etymology

Sullyvan is a variant spelling of Sullivan, derived from the Irish surname Ó Súilleabháin, meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán," where "súil" means "eye" in Irish. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots among the Munster region of Ireland and widespread adoption throughout the Irish diaspora.

Sullyvan currently ranks #1,609 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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