Cullen vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Alec mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Cullen and Alec boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.