Glen vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Glen Rank #2,326

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Gideon mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Glen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.