Amani vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cull, Cully

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Cullen Rank #1,131

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amani ___

  • Amani Grace
  • Amani Rose
  • Amani Faith
  • Amani Joy
  • Amani Nicole

Cullen ___

  • Cullen James
  • Cullen Patrick
  • Cullen Thomas
  • Cullen Edward
  • Cullen Michael
  • Cullen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Cullen more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Amani and Cullen mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amani and Cullen boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.

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