Cullen
KUH-len
Popularity
#1129
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
16,500
Peak Year
#685 in 2010
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Cullen is an Irish surname and given name meaning 'handsome' or 'good-looking'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Cullen Jones
American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist.
Cullen Bohannon
Fictional main character in Hell on Wheels
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