Loyal vs Tully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Loy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Loyal Rank #879
Tully Rank #3,933

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #3933 for Tully.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loyal ___

  • Loyal James
  • Loyal Thomas
  • Loyal Alexander
  • Loyal Reed
  • Loyal Cole
  • Loyal Grant

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 Loyal

True Valor Justice Honor Noble

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loyal or Tully more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Tully at #3933 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Tully mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Loyal and Tully boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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