Cain vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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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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Cain Rank #979

Cullen Rank #1,131

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cain or Cullen more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cain and Cullen mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cain and Cullen boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.