Zen vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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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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Zen Rank #959

Cullen Rank #1,131

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

Is Zen or Cullen more popular?

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

What do Zen and Cullen mean?

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

Are Zen and Cullen boy or girl names?

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