Cullen vs Eddie

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

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Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#943
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Eddie Rank #943

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cullen ___

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

Eddie ___

  • Eddie James
  • Eddie Ray
  • Eddie Lee
  • Eddie Thomas
  • Eddie Michael
  • Eddie Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

If you choose Eddie

Frankie Tommy Rosie Nellie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Eddie more popular?

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Eddie mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Cullen and Eddie boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.

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