Boy Name
Tully
Tully is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Tully is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Tully often also consider Telly.
Tully meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tully has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tully as T·U·L·L·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tully is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tully variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tullya, Tullye, Tullyy, Tull.
- Nicknames: Tul and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tully with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tully middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Telly, Tilly, Twila, Twyla, Tollie — full picks on the sibling names for Tully guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tully? Browse our names like Tully guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tully
What does the name Tully mean?
Tully has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Tully?
The exact origin of Tully is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Tully?
Tully has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tully a boy's or girl's name?
Tully is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Tully in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tully sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tully?
Names that share Tully's sound and style include Telly, Tilly, Twila, Twyla, Tollie.
What middle names pair well with Tully?
Good middle-name fits for Tully pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tully is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tully is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tully?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tully share its rhythm without rhyming — Telly, Tilly, Twila all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.