Cary vs Sully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cary Rank #3,642

Sully Rank #3,579

Sully is more popular, ranked #3579 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Sully more popular?

Sully is more popular, ranked #3579 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Sully mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cary and Sully boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.