Sully vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sully

Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sully Rank #3,579

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3579 for Sully.

Is Sully or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Sully and Sampson mean?

Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sully and Sampson boy or girl names?

Sully is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.