Johnson 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

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnson ___

  • Johnson Lee
  • Johnson James
  • Johnson Wayne
  • Johnson Ray
  • Johnson Michael
  • Johnson Dean

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 Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

If you choose Sully

Finn Declan Liam Nora Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson or Sully more popular?

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

What do Johnson and Sully mean?

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

Are Johnson and Sully boy or girl names?

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

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