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Mathew vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cullen

Boy #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,131
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Cullen Rank #1,131

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Cullen more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Cullen mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mathew and Cullen boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.

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