Boyd vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Glen Rank #2,326

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Boyd or Glen more popular?

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Glen mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boyd and Glen boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.