Sun
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Town By The River Boyn
- Origin
- Irish
Sun Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 490 baby boys have been named Sun. The name peaked in 2024 with 19 US births that year (rank #5199). In 2024, ranked #5199 nationally.
Top States for Sun
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sun births are: California (22).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Sun
If you like Sun's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
3-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sun's exact length and starting letter: Saa, Sal, Sar, Seb, Sen.
Quick Facts About Sun
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue | Lily | Female | Hebrew |
Famous People Named Sun
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Sun.
- Sun Myung Moon was a Korean religious leader who founded the Unification Church.
- Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military general philosopher who wrote the famous book, “The Art of War”.
- Sun Yat Sen was a Chinese revolutionary and political leader.
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Compare Sun to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sun against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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