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Cullen vs Hiram

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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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Hiram Rank #1,768

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Hiram more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Hiram mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cullen and Hiram boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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