Tully

♂ Boy

Pronounced TUH-lee /ˈtʌli/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Tully (Ó Taithligh / Mac an Tuile), variously read 'mighty people,' 'peaceful,' or 'flood.' Also the English form of the Roman name Tullius. Warm and friendly.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Irish surname name: Tully is read 'mighty people' or 'peaceful' (said 'TUH-lee'). Friendly and bright.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname Tully (Ó Taithligh / Mac an Tuile), variously read 'mighty people,' 'peaceful,' or 'flood.' Also the English form of the Roman name Tullius. Warm and friendly.

U.S. rank (2025)#6418 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,045

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tully derives from the Irish surname (Ó Taithligh), variously glossed 'mighty people,' 'peaceful,' or 'flood,' and also anglicizes the Roman Tullius. As a given name it reads warm and bright. Friendly and rooted (said 'TUH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears softly, a warm Irish surname-style pick. Friendly, bright, and uncommon.

Did you know? Tully comes from an Irish surname read 'mighty people' or 'peaceful,' and also renders the Roman Tullius - a warm, friendly name with a cheerful lilt (said 'TUH-lee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Tully — Irish surname 'mighty people; peaceful'; also Tullius

Variations

TulleyTullius

Nicknames

Tull

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tully mean?

Tully is an Irish surname read 'mighty people' or 'peaceful,' also the Roman Tullius.

How do you pronounce Tully?

It's said TUH-lee /ˈtʌli/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tully a boy or girl name?

Here Tully is used as a boy's name; it reads gently unisex.

How popular is Tully?

Tully is an uncommon Irish surname-style name for boys in the U.S.