Brooklyn vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

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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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Glen Rank #2,326

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Brooklyn or Glen more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Glen mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brooklyn and Glen boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.