James Sullivan Name Origin
/JAYMZ SUL-luh-vuhn/-
American (Celtic) 60% -
Irish (Celtic) 30%
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Canadian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Sullivan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name James is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter,' and has been popular in English-speaking countries. Sullivan is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Súileabháin, meaning 'descendant of Súileabhán,' a personal name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name James each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).