Cullen vs Khai

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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Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 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

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

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Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Khai mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Cullen and Khai boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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