Sullivan
- Pronunciation
- [Su-lli-van]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Keen eye
- Origin
- Gaelic
Originally settled in County Tipperary, the Sullivan family spread into Kerry and Cork, where they are now most numerous and their surname is the most common. The meaning of Sullivan is "dark eyes".
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sully | Keen eye | Male | Gaelic |
Famous People Named Sullivan
- Anne Sullivan was a coach in Radcliffe College.
- Arthur Sullivan was a great English composer who was regarded as the greatest young talent in England.
- Louis Sullivan was a pioneering architect who is known as the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism".