Kris vs Sully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Sully Rank #3,579

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3579 for Sully.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kris ___

  • Kris Allen
  • Kris James
  • Kris Lee
  • Kris Michael
  • Kris Paul
  • Kris Ryan

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 Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

If you choose Sully

Finn Declan Liam Nora Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Sully more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Kris and Sully mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kris and Sully boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.

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