Cullen vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Cullen Rank #1,131

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Cullen or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Zen mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Cullen and Zen boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.