Richard vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

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

Richard Rank #232

Cullen Rank #1,131

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Richard or Cullen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cullen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Cullen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.