Cullen vs Maghan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Maghan Rank #60,751

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #60751 for Maghan.

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

Maghan ___

  • Maghan Rose
  • Maghan Lynn
  • Maghan Marie
  • Maghan Grace
  • Maghan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

If you choose Maghan

Dylan Brynn Erin Caitlin Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Maghan more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Maghan at #60751 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Maghan mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maghan means "pearl" (Welsh via Latin/Greek origin).

Are Cullen and Maghan boy or girl names?

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

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