Sullivan 
Irish, "Black-eyed"
This classic Irish surname hasn't quite hit the trendiness of Ryan or Brady, but it is making small inroads: James Marsters chose the name for his son, and Sully from Monsters Inc. is one of the most lovable characters in the Pixar family.

Variations
Sulley, Sully, Sullevan, Sullivahn, Sullie, Sullavan
Nicknames
Sully, Van
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