Cross vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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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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Cross Rank #2,439

Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Glen mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Glen boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.