Kahlan vs Tully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kahlan

Girl #6,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"literary invention, name of the Mother Confessor"

Origin: Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth series

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking Fantasy fandom

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,528
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kal, Kali

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kahlan Rank #6,528
Tully Rank #3,933

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 vs #6528 for Kahlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kahlan ___

  • Kahlan Rose
  • Kahlan Mae
  • Kahlan Elise
  • Kahlan Violet
  • Kahlan Grace
  • Kahlan Faye

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 Kahlan

Zara Lyra Rowan Thea Finnian

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kahlan or Tully more popular?

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 compared to Kahlan at #6528 in the United States.

What do Kahlan and Tully mean?

Kahlan means "literary invention, name of the Mother Confessor" (Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth series origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kahlan and Tully boy or girl names?

Kahlan is primarily a girl name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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