Cheryl vs Tully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheryl

Girl #3,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, beloved"

Origin: French (Cherie)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,965
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cher, Cheri, Sheri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tully

Girl #3,933 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people mighty, powerful nation"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,933
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tull

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cheryl Rank #3,965
Tully Rank #3,933

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 vs #3965 for Cheryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheryl ___

  • Cheryl Lynn
  • Cheryl Ann
  • Cheryl Marie
  • Cheryl Louise
  • Cheryl Elizabeth

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cheryl

Sandra Linda Donna Brenda Gary

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheryl or Tully more popular?

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 compared to Cheryl at #3965 in the United States.

What do Cheryl and Tully mean?

Cheryl means "dear one, beloved" (French (Cherie) origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cheryl and Tully boy or girl names?

Cheryl is primarily a girl name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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