Cullen vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Denzel mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Cullen and Denzel boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.