Cullen vs Cain

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 #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Cain Rank #979

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

Is Cullen or Cain more popular?

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

What do Cullen and Cain mean?

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

Are Cullen and Cain boy or girl names?

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