Cullen

Meaning handsome, good-looking
Origin English, Gaelic, Irish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Cul-len

About Cullen

Picture a name that feels like discovering something rare and valuable—that's Cullen. It stands out without shouting for attention, offering uniqueness balanced with familiarity. Cullen brings to mind strength tempered with warmth, someone capable yet approachable. The hard consonants give it structure while the softer sounds keep it friendly. For parents wanting their son to have a name that sets him apart from the crowd without venturing into unfamiliar territory, Cullen delivers perfectly. It's the kind of name that grows beautifully from infancy through adulthood, working equally well for a curious toddler and a confident professional. The distinctive quality means your child likely won't share his name with multiple classmates, yet it remains easy to pronounce and remember. Cullen carries an understated confidence that doesn't demand attention but naturally commands respect wherever it goes.

Variations of Name Cullen

Collin
Kellan
Kellen
Cullan

Nicknames for Cullen

Cul
Cully
Len
Lennie
Cullen

Famous People Named Cullen

Cullen JonesAmerican Olympic swimmer and gold medalist
Cullen LandisAmerican actor from the silent film era
Cullen BryantAmerican poet and lawyer
Cullen LoefflerAmerican former NFL long snapper
Cullen FinnertyAmerican college football player
Cullen NealAmerican basketball player
Cullen VanLeerAmerican basketball player
Cullen JenkinsNew Zealand rugby player
Cullen AkinAustralian rugby player
Cullen BaileyEnglish cricketer
Cullen OmoriAmerican musician and former member of Smith Westerns
Cullen AndrewsAustralian journalist and TV presenter
Cullen McDonaldAustralian Paralympic athlete

Characters Named Cullen

Cullen BohannonAmerican Confederate soldier and character from TV series "Hell on Wheels"
Cullen RutherfordFictional character from the video game "Dragon Age - Inquisition"
Cullen CarmichaelCharacter from the movie "Happy Death Day"
Cullen TateCharacter from the TV series "The Village"
Cullen CainCharacter from the book "Shiver" by Maggie Stiefvater
Cullen MurphyCharacter from the comic series "Prince Valiant"

Other Popular Names Beginning with C

Clay
Cassian
Colten
Caden
Cain
Crew
Canyon
Chaim
Caiden
Christian