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Sully vs Johnson

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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Popularity Comparison

Sully Rank #3,579
Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3579 for Sully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sully or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Sully and Johnson mean?

Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Sully and Johnson boy or girl names?

Sully is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.

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