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Cullen vs Gus

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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Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Gus Rank #1,216

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Gus more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Gus mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Cullen and Gus boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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