Cullen vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Nova Rank #1,180

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Cullen or Nova more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Nova mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Cullen and Nova boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.