Cullen vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Carl Rank #1,035

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

Is Cullen or Carl more popular?

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

What do Cullen and Carl mean?

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

Are Cullen and Carl boy or girl names?

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