Cullen vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Cullen or Merrick more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Merrick mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Cullen and Merrick boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.