Holly or handsome; son of the holy one
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuilinn, referring to the holly tree, or Mac Cuilinn, meaning son of the holy one. It is also associated with the Gaelic word 'cuilean' meaning a young hound or pup. While historically a surname, it gained modern recognition as a given name.
About 194 boys were named Cullen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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