Earl vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Earl Rank #2,165

Glen Rank #2,326

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Earl or Glen more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Earl and Glen mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Earl and Glen boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.