Cullen vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Richard mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cullen and Richard boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.