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Cullen vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Mathew mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cullen and Mathew boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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