Glen

Meaning of Glen

From a narrow valley

Glen has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Glen

After ranking as high as #768 in 2000, Glen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Glen

• Glenn Close
  American actress
• Glenn Ford
  Canadian-American actor
• Glenn Gould
  Canadian pianist
• Glenn Miller
  American jazz musician
• Glenn Cunningham
  American middle-distance runner

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Questions about the name Glen

What does the name Glen mean?

Glen means from a narrow valley, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Glen a boy's or a girl's name?

Glen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Glen?

Glen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Glen most popular?

Glen peaked at #768 in 2000.