Allen vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Allen Rank #574

Cullen Rank #1,131

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Allen or Cullen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Allen and Cullen mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Cullen boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.