Ben vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ben Rank #802

Glen Rank #2,326

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Ben or Glen more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Ben and Glen mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ben and Glen boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.