Cullen vs Makoa

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 #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Makoa Rank #1,118

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Makoa more popular?

Makoa is more popular, ranked #1118 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Makoa mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cullen and Makoa boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.