Glen vs Kior

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 #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Glen Rank #2,326

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Kior mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Glen and Kior boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.