Cullen vs Zakari

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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Zakari

Boy #1,098 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered, remembered by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,098
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki

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Popularity Comparison

Cullen Rank #1,131
Zakari Rank #1,098

Zakari is more popular, ranked #1098 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

Zakari ___

  • Zakari James
  • Zakari Elijah
  • Zakari Noah
  • Zakari Isaiah
  • Zakari Michael
  • Zakari Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cullen

Emmett Jasper Alice Rosalie Esme

If you choose Zakari

Elijah Isaiah Naomi Ezra Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Zakari more popular?

Zakari is more popular, ranked #1098 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Zakari mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zakari means "God has remembered, remembered by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cullen and Zakari boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Zakari is primarily a boy name.

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