Cullen vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Lyle mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Cullen and Lyle boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.