Cullen vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Gary Rank #1,133

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Cullen or Gary more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Gary mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cullen and Gary boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.