Glen vs Iver

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 #2,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew bow warrior; archer"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scottish Scandinavian Scottish Gaelic

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Glen Rank #2,326

Iver Rank #2,199

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Iver more popular?

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Iver mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Iver means "yew bow warrior; archer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Glen and Iver boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Iver is primarily a boy name.