Glen vs Cy

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 #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Glen Rank #2,326

Cy Rank #2,349

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Glen or Cy more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Glen and Cy mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Glen and Cy boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.