Cullen vs Mael

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 #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Mael mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Cullen and Mael boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.