Glen
glen
Popularity
#2315
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
126,977
Peak Year
#2,948 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From a Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'valley'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Glenn Gould
Canadian pianist known for Bach interpretations.
Glen Campbell
American country music singer and actor.
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