Cullen vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Allen Rank #574

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

Is Cullen or Allen more popular?

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

What do Cullen and Allen mean?

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

Are Cullen and Allen boy or girl names?

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