Cullen

Meaning of Cullen

The name Cullen means 'holly tree' or 'handsome dark one'. It comes from an Irish surname.

Cullen has Irish Gaelic roots — browse every Irish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cullen

After ranking as high as #413 in 2010, Cullen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cullen

• Cullen Jones
  Olympic gold medalist swimmer
• Cullen Loeffler
  Former NFL long snapper
• Cullen Douglas
  American actor and writer
• Cullen Landis
  Pioneering silent film actor
• Cullen Finnerty
  College football quarterback

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Questions about the name Cullen

What does the name Cullen mean?

Cullen means the name cullen means 'holly tree' or 'handsome dark one'. it comes from an irish surname, and it comes from Irish Gaelic origins.

Is Cullen a boy's or a girl's name?

Cullen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cullen?

Cullen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cullen most popular?

Cullen peaked at #413 in 2010.