Glen vs Braiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Glen Rank #2,326

Braiden Rank #2,400

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

Is Glen or Braiden more popular?

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

What do Glen and Braiden mean?

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

Are Glen and Braiden boy or girl names?

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