Cullen vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Kye Rank #1,197

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Cullen or Kye more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Kye mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cullen and Kye boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.