Glen vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Glen Rank #2,326

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Ben mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Glen and Ben boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.