Gary vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Cullen Rank #1,131

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Cullen more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cullen mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Cullen boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.