Cullen vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Shepard mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Cullen and Shepard boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.