Cullen vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Cullen or Ulysses more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Ulysses mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Cullen and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.