Howard vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Cullen Rank #1,131

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Howard or Cullen more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cullen mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Cullen boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.