Carl vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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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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Carl Rank #1,035

Cullen Rank #1,131

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Carl or Cullen more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Carl and Cullen mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Cullen boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.