Glen
Glen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlɛn/
Meaning and origin of Glen
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Glen?
Since 1880, 1,348 girls and 125,706 boys in the U.S. have been named Glen (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1082 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #112 in 1931. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Glen FAQ
What does the name Glen mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Glen?
Glen is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Glen?
Since 1880, 1,348 girls and 125,706 boys in the U.S. have been named Glen (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1082 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #112 in 1931. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Glen a boy or girl name?
Glen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,348 girls and 125,706 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.