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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Valley
- Origin
- Scottish/Irish Gaelic, via English surname
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GLEN
Glen is a boy's name meaning valley, rooted in Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins and passed into English through use as a surname before becoming a first name. It's pronounced GLEN (/ˈglɛn/), and it fits both the worldly and clean, modern naming styles. It's a short, literal name — the meaning is right there in the word.
Meaning & Origin of Glen
Meaning: Valley.
Origin: Scottish/Irish Gaelic, via English surname.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Glen
GLENIPA /ˈglɛn/
Popularity of Glen
Glen peaked in 1931, when it ranked #112 in SSA records with 1,563 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #2315, with only 61 babies named Glen — a steep fall over the SSA's 1880-2024 data range.
Names Like Glen
These names share Glen’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Glen mean?
Valley. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Glen?
Glen is pronounced GLEN (IPA: /ˈglɛn/).
Is Glen a popular name right now?
Glen peaked at #112 in 1931 and is ranked #2315 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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