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Cullen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,131
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Gideon mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cullen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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