The nameSullyvan
Sullyvan is a form of Sullivan, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Sullivan comes from the Irish Ó Súileabháin, built on súil, "eye". The exact meaning is debated.
Origin
Irish, from a surname.
History
First found in the mid 1970s, Sullyvan peaked in the mid 2000s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Sullyvan
Sullyvan in France
Sullyvan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 835 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Sullyvan. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Sullyvan in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Sullyvan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sullyvan mean?
Sullivan comes from the Irish Ó Súileabháin, built on súil, "eye". The exact meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Sullyvan?
Irish, from a surname.
Is Sullyvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Sullyvan is a boy's name.