Glen vs Herbert

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 #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German French American

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Glen Rank #2,326

Herbert Rank #2,474

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Glen or Herbert more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Glen and Herbert mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Glen and Herbert boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.