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Sully vs Emerick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sully

Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,579
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emerick

Boy #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole power, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Sully Rank #3,579
Emerick Rank #3,462

Emerick is more popular, ranked #3462 vs #3579 for Sully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sully or Emerick more popular?

Emerick is more popular, ranked #3462 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Sully and Emerick mean?

Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerick means "whole power, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Sully and Emerick boy or girl names?

Sully is primarily a boy name. Emerick is primarily a boy name.

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