What is the origin of the name Glen?

Glen is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Glen?

In 2023, 61 babies were named Glen in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Glen is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Nature

Births Last Year: 61 ↘

All-Time Total: 122,896

Peak Year: 1957

Glen is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," meaning valley.

Boy names closely related to Glen

Guy Kirk Zayn Jaydin Mark Ean Julius Neal

Girl names closely related to Glen

Leann Hailie Dawn Anneliese Marcella Jaylyn Sky Alysa

Names with similar meaning to Glen

Dean Deandre Glenn Glenna Glynda Glynn

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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