Amelia vs Cullen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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
Nicknames
Cull, Cully

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cullen Rank #1,131

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cullen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cullen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Cullen boy or girl names?

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

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