Beaux 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

Beaux Rank #1,009
Cullen Rank #1,131

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beaux ___

  • Beaux James
  • Beaux River
  • Beaux Grey
  • Beaux Wilder
  • Beaux Fox
  • Beaux Reid

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 Beaux

Beau Lux Ace Jett Wren

If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaux or Cullen more popular?

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Beaux and Cullen mean?

Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beaux and Cullen boy or girl names?

Beaux is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.

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