Braiden vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braiden

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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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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Braiden Rank #2,400

Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2400 for Braiden.

Is Braiden or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Braiden at #2400 in the United States.

What do Braiden and Glen mean?

Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Braiden and Glen boy or girl names?

Braiden is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.