Amelia vs Sully

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
Nicknames
Sul

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sully Rank #3,579

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3579 for Sully.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sully ___

  • Sully James
  • Sully Patrick
  • Sully Thomas
  • Sully Michael
  • Sully John
  • Sully Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sully

Finn Declan Liam Nora Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sully more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sully mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Sully boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sully is primarily a boy name.

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