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Sully vs Teller

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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Teller

Boy #3,493 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tells, narrator, counter of money"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,493
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sully Rank #3,579
Teller Rank #3,493

Teller is more popular, ranked #3493 vs #3579 for Sully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sully or Teller more popular?

Teller is more popular, ranked #3493 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Sully and Teller mean?

Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Teller means "one who tells, narrator, counter of money" (Middle English origin).

Are Sully and Teller boy or girl names?

Sully is primarily a boy name. Teller is primarily a boy name.

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