Cullen vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Brendan mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Cullen and Brendan boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.