Glen vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Glen Rank #2,326

Broderick Rank #2,392

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Glen or Broderick more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Glen and Broderick mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Glen and Broderick boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.