"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Sullivan Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sullivan
boy
Sullivan means "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed", a boy's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Sullivan does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sullivan sees with discernment — the LORD's eyes beholding all, nothing hidden, the sharp sight that distinguishes good from evil.
Is Sullivan in the Bible?
No — the name Sullivan does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sullivan.
Pronunciation:/SUL-ih-vun/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningDark eyes; Hawk-eyed
What does Sullivan mean?
Sullivan is a boy name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed". Sullivan has sharp eyes — the hawk-eyed observer. 'The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.' Sullivan sees clearly because he looks through the lens of God's discernment.
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What does Sullivan mean in the Bible?
Sullivan means "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sullivan has sharp eyes — the hawk-eyed observer. 'The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.' Sullivan sees clearly because he looks through the lens of God's discernment.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sullivan?
Sullivan is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed" — not because Scripture names anyone Sullivan.
"Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do."
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Which books of the Bible mention Sullivan?
Sullivan is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sullivan?
Sullivan sees with discernment — the LORD's eyes beholding all, nothing hidden, the sharp sight that distinguishes good from evil.
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Names like Sullivan
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Sullivan
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Fenella
girl
"White shoulder; Fair one"
Sullivan & Fenella
Finola
girl
"White shoulder; Fair one"
Sullivan & Finola
Fionnuala
girl
"White shoulder; Fair"
Sullivan & Fionnuala
Keira
girl
"Dark-haired; Little dark one"
Sullivan & Keira
Maeve
girl
"She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy"
Sullivan & Maeve
Rowan
unisex
"Little red one; Rowan tree"
Sullivan & Rowan
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Sullivan name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Sullivan
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Sullivan?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sullivan?
You can read every verse where Sullivan appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.