Hal vs Sully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Hal Rank #3,485

Sully Rank #3,579

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3579 for Sully.

Is Hal or Sully more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Hal and Sully mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hal and Sully boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.